Medical Lab Technician-Martin

Overview

Using formal and clinical education, with a high degree of ethical behavior to perform manual and automated laboratory tests in the ARH Laboratory or Clinic setting to provide the highest quality of clinical information for the diagnosis, treatment, and health maintenance provided by ARH, its clinical customers, and patients.

Responsibilities

• Processes specimens for testing.
• Uses the laboratory information system to register patients, enter orders for testing, determine medical necessity, and look up results and direct reports to the appropriate entities.
• Discards specimens when testing is complete or lifespan is reached.
• Performs CLIA Waived, Moderate, and/or High complexity specimen testing and reports results of testing once trained and competency is signed as satisfactory.
• Contacts specimen collector for information, as needed and appropriate within HIPAA.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and well-stocked work environment.
• Handles and processes specimens and paperwork as instructed in written instruction in conjunction with verbal instruction.
• Conducts chemical analysis of body substances, including blood, urine, stool, sputum, and body fluid, to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components.
• Analyzes laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
• Enters data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into the computer for storage.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers.
• Establishes and monitors quality assurance programs and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
• Sets up, cleans, and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Provides technical information about test results to physicians, family members, and researchers.
• Supervises, trains, and directs lab assistants, phlebotomists, medical and clinical laboratory technicians and technologists, and other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing as designated by the laboratory director.
• Studies blood samples to determine the number of cells and their morphology using microscopic techniques.
• Assists in creating and maintaining written documentation, instructions, and policies applicable to the ARH reference laboratory.
• Analyzes samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
• Ensures completion of ordered testing in accordance with ARH written instruction or policy, industry best practices, and clinician order.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in English.
• Completion of an accredited Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technician (MLT/CLT) program.
• Certification as a CLT/MLT or obtained within 1 calendar year of employment.
• Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality of performance.
• Speak to others to convey information effectively.
• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions that will help their job function.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) by ASCP or equivalent. Must be obtained within 1 calendar year of employment required.