Medical Laboratory Technician The purpose of the position is to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease by performing moderately complex or highly complex procedures in a specific area of the laboratory under the direction of a medical technologist, laboratory manager, or the laboratory director when necessary. Provides data in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The Hospital MLT may also perform phlebotomy, processing, and send outs, as well as train less experienced staff. The Hospital MLT will be assigned as primary operator of an analyzer or section, including ensuring all duties related to their assigned analyzer or section is reviewed, up to date with changes in package inserts, any errors are remediated as quickly as possible, accurate and precise results are released, and documentation is complete and available. Because MCNDOH hospital laboratories must be staffed 24/7, the Hospital MLT working in a hospital will rotate holidays, and may be required to rotate to other days and hours as needed for patient care. Work is performed in a laboratory environment. There is common exposure to infectious communicable disease, and biohazardous materials. Incumbent must be aware of all risks involved, and be willing to take precautions as required and requested. Special attire may be required as protection against infection and radiation. Work requires long periods of standing and walking. Working with patients requires recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching and positioning patients. Ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds is needed. Incumbent will also have to cope with constant changes in a stress-laden environment. Must be able to differentiate color and pass a color blindness test. Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following: Performs all testing within the section as needed. Assists with set up of new methodologies, development of procedural protocols, writing procedures and training laboratory personnel. Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the laboratory in meeting all regulatory accreditation standards. Checks the validity and accuracy of test results. Verifies lab reports are received and completed in laboratory information system and electronic health record. Assists less skilled laboratory personnel with more difficult procedures and analysis. Assists to check and maintain a Quality Assurance Program. Assists to check and maintain a Quality Control Program. Must be willing to be assigned a laboratory analyzer and be responsible as the primary operator of that analyzer. This includes all work associated with this analyzer. Checks the operating efficiency of laboratory equipment and instruments, recognizes problems and takes corrective action. Performs preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments. Performs various chemical, microscopic, morphological, immunological and bacteriological testing and other tests as assigned. Regular attendance is required. Performs other assigned duties as required. Maintains continuing education as required. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
