Medical Lab Technician-Full Time Days

ZZ_Cape Fear Valley Health System_DNU; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System seeks an experienced Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform accurate testing of specimens and report results per policy. The role includes maintaining quality controls, troubleshooting instruments, and may involve phlebotomy as required.

The position supports multiple lab sites within the Cape Fear region. The candidate should have an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, ASCP eligibility or certification, and the ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with clinical training in neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients.
• 50-week US military medical laboratory procedures course or equivalent.
• MLT (ASCP) certification or eligible per ASCP requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively via telephone, LIS, email and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate testing of specimens according to established laboratory protocols.
• Report test results promptly according to laboratory procedures.
• Report results for statistics, abnormals, critical values, and special requests as defined by policy.
• Document special handling required for certain results.
• Perform quality control and ensure compliance with CAP and JCAHO standards.
• Maintain instruments and perform required maintenance.
• Troubleshoot instruments, reagents, and patient specimens as needed.
• Float to other sites as workload requires and cover duties in supervision absence.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Decision making

LIS communication

Adaptability

Manual dexterity

Phlebotomy

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Military medical laboratory course (50 weeks)

MLT (ASCP) certification or eligible

Tools

LIS

Job description

Facility Betsy Johnson Hospital Location Dunn, North Carolina Department Laboratory Job Family Allied Health Work Shift Days (United States of America)

Summary Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Major Job Functions

• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures
• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures
• Reports results for stats, abnormals, critical values and other categories of special requests as defined by laboratory policy
• Documents special handling required for test results that meet outlying (established) criteria
• Reports trends and/or delays to Technical Specialist
• Performs appropriate quality control for the test procedure. Responsible for CAP, JCAHO, and other regulatory agency standards.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
• Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur
• Notifies Technical Specialist when supplies, reagents, equipment are below established levels
• Follows established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety, fire safety, disasters, exposure, blood borne and airborne pathogen, hazardous materials, and chain of custody procedures
• Follows established hospital policies for maintaining a professional, responsible, and courteous environment for patients, visitors and fellow employees
• Assists with orientation of laboratory procedures for students and/or new laboratory employees
• Performs phlebotomy (as required by position and location) as appropriate for patients requiring this procedure
• When requested, performs duties required to cover in Technical Specialist’s absence
• Floats to other laboratory sites as workload requires and as scheduled MLTs with an associate degree in laboratory science or medical technology plus four years clinical experience may perform competency assessments for moderate and high complexity testing personnel
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training: Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with appropriate clinical training in the testing of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients required, or have successfully completed at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures course and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician). MLT (ASCP) or MLT eligible under ASCP required
• Work Experience: None
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Appropriate clinical training in the testing of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients Possess skills for accepting responsibility, making decisions, and working as a team. Ability to operate equipment at sitting or standing levels. Flexibility and adaptability to work additional hours or shifts and under stress. Effective communications skills to include listening, writing, talking, and reading. Ability to communicate via telephone, LIS, email and verbally. Knowledge of laboratory functions and specimen requirements
• Physical Requirements: Light lifting up to 25 pounds, general motion including bending, squatting, reaching, carrying, pushing and pulling Manual dexterity Ability to speak plainly Near visual acuity, ability to discern colors May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material Communicates clearly, effectively, and intelligently Handles multiple priorities Independent decision making and able to make decisions under pressure Manages stress, anger, fear, and hostility Works alone and with others effectively Works in close proximity to others or in a distracting environment
• Required Licenses and Certifications MLT(ASCP) - American Society For Clinical Pathology

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.