Medical Lab Technician (Part-Time) (Fayette)

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - Fayette, AL (Part-Time)

Obtains and / or prepares specimens for laboratory testing. Performs automated and non-automated laboratory tests providing quality lab results for inpatient and outpatient customers to aid in diagnosis and treatment of patients, according to established policies and procedures. Must meet the standards for high complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs both basic and advanced emergency, therapeutic, and diagnostic laboratory procedures with knowledge regarding age specific laboratory needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient.
• Calibrates, standardizes, operates, maintains, and troubleshoots various instruments following established procedures. Performs quality control to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, and procedures. Recognizes instrument malfunctions or out-of-control test results and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Responsible for all documentation required for the tasks performed, including review and troubleshooting of quality control, linearity tests, correlations, proficiency testing results, and specimen rejections.
• Adheres to infection control and safety practices according to policies and procedures.
• Responsible for training and teaching theory and practical applications to others as directed by laboratory management. Participates and / or assists in teaching continuing education courses.
• Inventories, orders, and stocks supplies. Checks, inspects, and ensures proper storage and handling, while minimizing waste.
• Must serve as primary or secondary responsible person in at least two assigned areas or instruments for the purpose of maintaining the assigned areas in survey readiness. That responsibility may include all or part of maintenance, quality control, training, competencies, and procedures for the assigned area. These duties should be shared equally with another assigned team member.
• Answers inquiries about test results, methodology, specificity, sensitivity, interpretation and resolves billing and order errors as they are identified.

DCH Standards :

Qualifications : Certification (MLT) is required within 18 months after employment from one of the following agencies : American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), the National Certifying Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel (NCA), the American Medical Technologist (AMT), or the American Association of Bio-analysts (AAB). If an employee does not meet the certification requirement within 18 months of employment, he / she will no longer qualify for this position. Requires BLS certification within 90 days of employment and thereafter. Must be able to read and write English.