Medical Laboratory Technician

Position Overview

This position is responsible for performing diagnostic laboratory testing in accordance with approved departmental procedures, organizational policies, and all regulatory agency requirements. Working in a fast-paced, regulated clinical environment, the Medical Laboratory Technician ensures test accuracy and precision, maintains quality control standards, operates and maintains advanced instrumentation, and collaborates with the laboratory team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Testing & Analysis: Perform and validate routine and complex laboratory procedures accurately and efficiently following established protocols and physician orders.
• Quality Assurance & Control: Perform, record, and evaluate Quality Control (QC) data. Apply sound scientific judgment to identify discrepancies, maintain analytical precision, and document all corrective actions when test systems deviate from acceptable ranges.
• Instrumentation & Maintenance: Operate clinical laboratory equipment per standard operating procedures; perform routine calibrations, scheduled preventive maintenance, and corrective troubleshooting.
• Problem Identification & Resolution: Identify technical issues that may adversely affect test results; take immediate corrective action or escalate complex issues to the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, or Laboratory Director.
• Procedure Development & Inventory: Assist in evaluating new testing methodologies, contribute to drafting technical laboratory procedures, and assist the Laboratory Supervisor with annual departmental inventory.
• Supply Management: Monitor testing reagent and consumable inventories, promptly notifying appropriate personnel of supply needs to ensure uninterrupted testing workflows.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environment by conducting routine equipment safety checks, monitoring storage temperatures, and adhering to strict regulatory standards.
• Professional Development: Maintain clinical competency and technical knowledge through professional journals, continuing education, and training sessions; assist with training and mentoring fellow laboratory team members.

Qualifications & Education

Educational Requirements

• Associate degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, a related scientific field, or equivalent clinical experience.

Licensure & Certifications

• Professional certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or equivalent is preferred.

Technical Knowledge & Experience

• Comprehensive practical knowledge across general clinical laboratory disciplines (evaluated during the interview process).
• Experience with computerized document control systems and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) is preferred.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Analytical Problem-Solving: Ability to evaluate complex technical data, identify deviations from expected values, and resolve analytical issues using scientific principles.
• Communication & Professionalism: Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor when interacting with colleagues and clinical staff.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Capacity to support, train, motivate, and direct team members effectively.
• Confidentiality & Compliance: Proven ability to handle sensitive patient records and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Workplace Agility: Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced, high-throughput, and rapidly changing regulatory environment.