Medical Lab Tech

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits from day 1

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Maternity Leave

Job summary

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to handle specimen processing, test performance and result reporting across clinical laboratory departments. The role includes QC/QA procedures and preventive maintenance per lab protocols, aiming for high customer satisfaction through active engagement with customers.

Required are an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and CLIA high-complexity eligibility; preferred is ASCP certification or eligibility within

Qualifications

• Associates degree completed (2-year program) in MLT.
• Meets CLIA for high-complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Process laboratory specimens and perform tests.
• Report test results to clinical departments.
• Perform QC/QA procedures and preventive maintenance.
• Interact with customers to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

1 year clinical lab experience

Education

Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

• The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for laboratory specimen processing, test performance and test result reporting in the clinical departments of the laboratory. The position is responsible for performing procedures relative to quality control, quality assurance and preventive maintenance according to laboratory protocols. Strives to achieve highest level of customer satisfaction through activities and interaction with customers.

General Summary

• The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for laboratory specimen processing, test performance and test result reporting in the clinical departments of the laboratory. The position is responsible for performing procedures relative to quality control, quality assurance and preventive maintenance according to laboratory protocols. Strives to achieve highest level of customer satisfaction through activities and interaction with customers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Associates Degree. Successful completion of a two year post high school program in Medical Laboratory Technology.
  • Meets federal guidelines (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments/CLIA) for performing high complexity testing.
  • Knowledge and experience working with Laboratory Information systems preferred.
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations as it applies to the clinical laboratory.
  • Knowledge of patient age specific criteria for laboratory testing.
• Required Length and Type of Experience
  • One (1) year experience working in a clinical laboratory. Experience working with automated/semi automated instrumentation and manual procedures.
• Required Licensure or Certification
  • MLT (ASCP) preferred or proof of qualification to sit for examination within 6 months.
• Required Physical and Environmental Demands
  • Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens requiring the use of personal protective equipment.
  • Sitting
  • Standing
  • Color vision
  • Exposure to infectious disease
  • Noise exposure
  • Work with others

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Extensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (Benefits on Day 1!)
• Accident & critical illness insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Wellness Plan that pays you for being healthy
• 403(b) and Roth Retirement Plan with company matching
• We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program which allows you to receive forgiveness of the remaining balance of your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer