$10,000 Sign-On Bonus, Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - Fayette, AL

DCH Health System; Fayette (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to perform critical testing and ensure quality results for patient care. This role involves executing both basic and advanced laboratory procedures, maintaining equipment, and adhering to strict safety and compliance standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong documentation skills and be committed to training others. Join a team that values patient satisfaction and professional growth in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Must achieve MLT certification within 18 months of employment.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced laboratory procedures for various patient age groups.
• Calibrates and maintains laboratory instruments, ensuring quality control.
• Trains others and participates in continuing education courses.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Infection Control

Patient Interaction

Documentation

Education

Certification (MLT)

BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Mail Software

Time and Attendance Software

Learning Management Software

Job description

Overview

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:

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

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. .