Job Overview:

The Medical Laboratory Technician will perform a full range of clinical laboratory tests in any one or a combination of the following sections of the laboratory: hematology, chemistry, cytology, histotechnology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, and blood bank. Determine the suitability of specimens for analysis.

Duties:

• Prepare specimens for analysis and ensure that the physiologic state of the properties is maintained.
• Prepare reagents and primary reference materials as necessary.
• Calibrate, standardize, adjust, and maintain instruments.
• Verify correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks.
• Identify the cause of common problems and make simple repairs.
• The Medical Laboratory Technician must recognize and react to indicators of malfunction.
• Locate and implement corrections. Obtain analytical data, convert to a prescribed unit of reporting, as necessary, and correlate data to verify results.
• Conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products and maintain proper records for quality control and quality assurance reports.
• Prepare specimens for transport to MTF laboratory or for mail/ship out.
• Prepare biological waste for proper disposal.
• Bring to the attention of the section supervisor, pathologist, or general laboratory supervisor any unusual or grossly abnormal test result.
• Perform light general cleaning of work areas such as collection of trash, autoclaving of specimens, cleaning of bench tops and light dusting.
• Screen/order officer training school accessions in (ASIMS) for required testing.
• Assist in the preparation of laboratory reports.
• Record test results to flat logs and request slips and file reports in the MHS Genesis. Accession and order laboratory testing in MHS Genesis for clinic patients.
• Perform basic front desk administrative tasks, greet patients warmly, log-in lab orders, provide sample collection instructions, perform phlebotomy, and process patient samples for laboratory testing.

Qualification Requirements:

Required

• Shall read, understand, speak, and write English fluently.
• Must be a graduate from a medical laboratory technician training program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or an educational program acceptable to the American Medical Technologist (AMT).
• Medical Laboratory Technicians must have at least 12 months of experience within the past 36 months.
• Must have a minimum of Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or state licensure as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Must be a US citizen

Preferred:

• National phlebotomy certification from one of the following:
  
  • NHA – Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
  • ASCP – Phlebotomy Technician (PBT)
  • AMT – Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) OR
• Significant, proven experience performing phlebotomy at a high level of skill and accuracy.