Summary
Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education :
- Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with appropriate clinical training in the testing of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients or have successfully completed at least a 50 week official US military medical laboratory procedures course and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).
- MLT (ASCP) or MLT (NCA) registration or MLT eligible under ASCP or NCA.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- Appropriate clinical training in the testing of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients
- Possess skills for accepting responsibility, making decisions, and working as a team.
- Ability to operate equipment at sitting or standing levels.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work additional hours or shifts and under stress.
- Effective communications skills to include listening, writing, talking, and reading. Ability to communicate via telephone, LIS, email and verbally.
- Knowledge of laboratory functions and specimen requirements
Physical Requirements :
- Light lifting up to 25 pounds, general motion including bending, squatting, reaching, carrying, pushing and pulling.
- Manual dexterity.
- Ability to speak plainly.
- Near visual acuity, ability to discern colors.
- May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.
Mental Requirements :
- Communicates clearly, effectively, and intelligently
- Handles multiple priorities
- Independent decision making and able to make decisions under pressure
- Manages stress, anger, fear, and hostility
- Works alone and with others effectively
- Works in close proximity to others or in a distracting environment
Required Licenses and Certifications
MLT(ASCP) - American Society For Clinical Pathology
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / Disability / Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
18 days ago