MLT Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs, under minimal supervision, routine and specialized testing on patient specimens to obtain information used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Performs testing on all specimens and ensures that results are accurate and complete.
• Works in a team environment to accomplish Laboratory goals.
• Possess knowledge of Medical Technology and answers inquiries from physicians and other health care professionals.
• May be required to mentor new employees and students
• Obtains and processes specimens for laboratory testing according to department / section policy and procedures. Verifies accuracy of test specimen before testing.
• Performs technical procedures as required by department or supervisor.
• Performs all testing in a timely manner as established by departmental policy and performs all tests with confidence.
• Inspects instruments and verifies that equipment is in proper working order before testing.
• Insures that test results correlate with each other and the patient’s clinical situation.
• Rechecks and reports to the supervisor all questionable results.
• Follows critical value procedure.
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing all computer tasks associated with job responsibilities.
• Performs scheduled maintenance to assure proper operation of equipment.
• Records the procedures performed.
• Performs quality control and quality assurance procedures and instrument checks correctly.
• Performs analytical and decision making functions with minimal supervision.
• Applies step-by-step problem solving and thinking patterns.
• Acts as charge person assigned to provide direction, support and technical ability to others

Management of Time and Resources :

• Completes work assignments within an acceptable time frame.
• Uses time and resources to the best possible advantage for successful completion of job responsibilities.
• Develops and maintains efficient working relationships.
• Is reliable in respect to attendance.
• Is Reliable in respect to punctuality.
• Recognizes the importance of team efforts and partners with others to achieve positive outcomes.

Quality :

• Is part of a team effort to insure quality services.
• Offers creative solutions or alternatives to issues or concerns.
• Produces quality results.
• Continually strives to improve the quality of work.

Accepts responsibility for all work performed and takes appropriate corrective action as needed.

CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS :

• Is cooperative in interactions, treating customers with courtesy, respect and compassion.
• Is patient when responding to questions and answers questions appropriately.
• Responds to requests in a timely manner.
• Handles interruptions in a skillful way.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Strives to prevent / resolve customer concerns to the customer’s satisfaction.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS :

• Is responsible for ongoing development of his / her work skills through the use of available resources ( in-services, formal educational programs, other work groups and on-the-job training).
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services and / or reviews documentation as required.
• Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring.
• Performs analytical and decision making functions with minimal supervision.
• Recognizes and seeks assistance / consultation when appropriate.
• Demonstrates an understanding of relative Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures including safety issues.
• Possesses awareness of programs / services provided by Hospital and where they are located.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / LICENSURE / TECHNICAL / OTHER :

Required Qualifications :

MLT with Associates degree

Preferred Qualifications :

MT ASCP / NCA with Associates degree 2- 5 years experience

Steward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.