Med Lab Tech MLT / MT, (Fri-Mon)

Mid-Valley Hospital & Clinic; Omak (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Valley Hospital & Clinic is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician/MLT to perform routine and automated testing across bench areas. The role includes 4/10 hour shifts Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon, 7:00am–5:30pm, specimen entry, and ensuring accurate results for clinicians.

Responsibilities include operating the LIS, performing venipunctures, participating in QA programs, and training MLT students, while upholding HIPAA and infection control standards and delivering courteous patient service.

Responsibilities

• Rotates in different bench areas of the laboratory as assigned.
• Rotations include coverage on evenings and weekends as required.
• Assists with specimen computer entry and processing; familiar with computerized functions to generate test results.
• Maintains clean work area.
• Orients new staff members and assists in training MLT students.
• Provide accurate and reproducible results of routine, complex, manual and automated testing as ordered by clinician and Laboratory Manager.
• Utilizes critical thinking to interpret data and aid in evaluation of test results and systems.
• Report test results within established time guidelines by organizing and prioritizing workload.
• Demonstrates independent problem solving for patient samples, equipment and procedures.
• Recognizes abnormal results and notifies clinician as per protocol.
• Performs quality control programs including evaluation of values, error documentation, corrective action, and record-keeping.
• Participates in Proficiency Testing, continuing education, competency testing, and orientation of staff and students.
• Proficient operation of LIS and other computer systems; stays current with system changes.
• Performs venipunctures and capillary sticks as required.
• Assists in preparation of new procedures and reagents.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, families, providers and staff.
• Note: duties may be expanded as needed.

Job description

This position is 4/ 10 hour shifts- Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon. (7:00am - 5:30pm)

Overall Nature and Purpose of Position: To perform all routine laboratory testing .

Job Functions:

• Rotates in different bench areas of the laboratory as assigned. Rotations include coverage on evenings and weekends as required.
• Assists with specimen computer entry and processing; is familiar with all computerized functions that are necessary to generate test results.
• Maintains clean work area.
• Orients new staff members and assists in the training of MLT students.
• Provide accurate and reproducible results of routine, complex, manual and automated testing as ordered by the clinician and Laboratory Manager.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to interpret data and aid in the evaluation of test results and test systems.
• Report test results within established time guidelines by organizing, prioritizing and performing the assigned share of the testing workload.
• Demonstrate the technical and professional ability to do independent problem solving for patient samples, laboratory equipment and testing procedures.
• Recognizes normal and life-threatening results and follows protocol for notification of results to the clinician.
• Performs and understands quality control programs including evaluation of values, documentation of errors, corrective action, and the maintenance of records.
• Participates in Proficiency Testing, Continuing Education programs, Competency testing, orientation of new staff members and training of MLT students as assigned.
• Proficient operation of the LIS and other computer related programs. Keeps current with changes and upgrades to each system.
• Perform venipunctures and capillary sticks as required.
• Assist in the preparation of new procedures and reagent preparation.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, families, providers and other staff members.

NOTE: The list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that your supervisor may deem necessary.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Greets all patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff members in a courteous, respectful and professional manner at all time. Responds to all patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills at all times.
• Reports for scheduled shift on time and prepared to assume responsibilities.
• Reports to work in proper uniform/attire.
• Leaves for meal break on time and returns on time.
• Varies work schedule to meet the needs of the department.
• Ensures the department manager has approved all scheduled overtime.
• Seek supervisor approval before working beyond scheduled hours that will result in overtime.
• Schedules all time off with supervisor's approval.
• Strictly adheres to hospital attendance/tardiness policies 100% of the time.
• Performs all duties as assigned.
• Wears I.D. badge in a visible location at all times on hospital property.
• Protects I.D. and access badge and reports any issues or loss immediately to supervisor or to the Human Resource Department.
• Attends and participates in meetings and is responsible for information communicated at meetings and in email.
• Attends all mandatory in service on a timely basis as scheduled.
• Participates as an active team member at staff meetings.
• Reads communications and acts upon in a positive and informative manner.
• Identifies own educational needs and maintains appropriate skill level through educational opportunities.
• Exercise a commitment to practicing behaviors that are in agreement with the spirit of cooperation and reflect the values described in the Code of Mutual Respect and Professionalism.
• Assists all patients, family members, physicians, visitors, and employees in a professional and courteous manner.
• Extends special attention and sensitivity to all patients, visitors, physicians, and fellow employees.
• Actively promote diversity and inclusion across organization for both patients and coworkers while avoiding any language or actions considered to be discriminatory or derogatory regarding race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.
• Assists in maintaining an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork with other departments and community partners.
• Demonstrates a genuine willingness to prevent or resolve inter-personal conflicts.
• Demonstrates the ability to participate in and/or implement team decisions.
• Adheres to HIPAA and all applicable privacy laws at all times, only sharing information on a "need to know" basis.
• Follows Infection Control procedures at all times.
• Clinical Personnel: Strictly adheres to standard precautions by adhering to the usage of personal protective equipment when handling blood or body fluids.
• Non-Clinical Personnel: Washes hands and other skin surfaces with soap and water thoroughly a