Medical Lab Tech (MLT) - Hueytown, AL

Children's of Alabama; Garywood (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama's Pediatrics West Hueytown site is seeking a laboratory professional for a full-time day shift (8:00–17:00), Monday–Friday with Saturday rotation (8:00–12:00).

You will establish, perform and evaluate all laboratory tests ordered by physicians, report results, maintain logs, enforce infection control, conduct proficiency testing, and ensure patient confidentiality and accurate records. Maintain inventory and coordinate with reference labs as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree in Biological Sciences.
• Registry with a national Board of registry ASCP or equivalent, or registry eligible.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report all laboratory test procedures ordered by physicians.
• Record all necessary laboratory data and maintain accurate logs and schedules.
• Maintain infection control standards and procedures.
• Perform proficiency test procedures, report results and maintain records.
• Record daily quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Maintain adequate lab supply inventory and coordinate with reference labs as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in test results and manage X-ray/files as applicable.

Education

Associate's degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

Pediatrics West Hueytown

Work schedule will be Full-time, Days, 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday and Saturdays on a rotation, 8 am - noon

Summary

Responsible for quality and integrity of the lab services. Establishes, performs and evaluates all lab testing ordered by the physicians.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report all laboratory test procedures. Record all necessary laboratory data and maintain accurate log sheets and schedules.
• Perform X-Rays, Hearing & Vision screening, Automated Complete Blood Count, Bilirubin, Glucose, Urinalysis with microscopic exam, Urinalysis with multistix test, Rapid Strep test, Throat Culture, Monospot test, Hemoccult test, Pregnancy test, Lead test and Flu test.
• Notify physicians of any abnormal test results and document.
• Maintain infection control standards and procedures.
• Perform proficiency test procedures, report results and maintain appropriate records.
• Record daily quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures.
• Maintain adequate lab supply inventory.
• Contact reference lab for specimen pickup and complete necessary paperwork.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality in test results.
• Responsible for maintaining X-ray files and equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to function within a team by accepting the responsibility for all functions performed to ensure that the team consistently meets its goals as identified by management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate's degree in Biological Sciences
• Registry with a national Board of registry -A SCP or equivalent or registry eligible

Schedule: 8-5 M-F 8-12 Sat, Day Shift, Monday-Friday Standard Days