Medical Laboratory Tech I - Second Shift

Job Description Summary

Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. MLT IIIs prepare specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform quality control and maintenance procedures, recognize computer data problems, troubleshoot laboratory instruments, communicate technical information to medical and lay persons, assist with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participate in continuing education, recognize normal and abnormal values, and model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.

MLT I <1 year experience and MLT II >1 year experience

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority MUHA Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Regular Cost Center: CC000866 COL - Lab DMCPay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Grade: Health-22 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift:

Job Description

Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. MLT IIIs prepare specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform quality control and maintenance procedures, recognize computer data problems, troubleshoot laboratory instruments, communicate technical information to medical and lay persons, assist with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participate in continuing education, recognize normal and abnormal values, and model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.

MLT I <1 year experience and MLT II >1 year experience

MLT I Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification BOC or equivalent. If not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment. Starting salary will be 10% lower until certification, then full salary. Less than one year of clinical experience.

Physical Requirements

Requirements include:

• Prolonged standing, sitting, and hand-eye coordination
• Manual dexterity
• Stooping and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Vision and hearing to normal range with or without correction
• Absence of color blindness
• Wearing of protective clothing and shoes due to contact with biohazardous materials
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply written labels, instructions, and guidelines
• Effective verbal and written communication

Weekend, holiday, and overtime rotations required to accommodate patient care.

Job Requirements

Performs sample assessment, receiving, accessioning, processing, and testing to support high quality laboratory patient results as well as supply and stock maintenance activities to support testing activities.

Prepares specimens for testing

• Performs positive patient identification using two identifiers
• Evaluates specimen acceptability
• Performs specimen receipt in electronic laboratory computer system
• Performs correct labeling practices
• Performs order evaluation and assessment using electronic laboratory computer system
• Performs routine laboratory testing using both automated and non-automated methods using established procedures
• Recognizes normal and abnormal laboratory values
• Recognizes computer data problems
• Communicates technical testing information to medical and lay persons using Standards of Behavior
• Performs appropriate specimen processing based on sample type and test
• Creates and reviews tests and specimen pending worklists
• Proficient in electronic laboratory computer system
• Notifies documents critical test results using established policies
• Ensures assigned benches are stocked accordingly
• Ensures new lots and shipment reagents are quality controlled in accordance with manufacturers procedures and established laboratory protocols
• Ensures reagents are ordered at designated par levels

Supports test and instrument validation activities

• Other duties as assigned

Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance, and competency-related activities

• QC testing is performed correctly, completely, and in a timely manner
• QC is documented appropriately
• QC is performed and verified prior to reporting patient results
• Troubleshoots equipment, instruments, and results effectively
• Documents equipment problems, resolutions, on equipment tracking logs, discrepancy form, and communicates to team appropriately
• Process improvement activities are performed and documented
• Follows all procedures and policies as written and approved
• Performs and documents instrument maintenance per manufacturer instructions
• Completes procedure and policy sign-off by deadlines using MediaLab
• Completes competency and competency documentation by deadlines using MediaLab

Actively participates in a setting conducive to teaching healthcare practitioners in Laboratory Services as assigned

• Assists in the orientation and training of new staff, students, and residents as assigned and provides timely documentation and/or feedback as appropriate
• Ensures positive experiences, clinical as well as non-clinical, for students, residents, and healthcare practitioners
• Participates in continuing education
• Models Standards of Behavior in daily interactions

Additional Job Description

Education: Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology Experience: None Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification BOC or equivalent. If not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.

If you like working with energetic and enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us.

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