Medical Lab Technician - Helen Keller Hospital, Laboratory, PRN, Shift Varies

Huntsville Hospital; Sheffield (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician to conduct essential tests that aid in diagnosing and treating diseases. In this role, you will perform blood tests and various microbiological tests, ensuring quality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Your contributions will directly impact patient care and outcomes, making this position both rewarding and vital. If you are passionate about laboratory work and thrive under pressure, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in sciences preferred; certification as medical lab technician is a plus.
• Ability to work under stress and remember multiple procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality specimens for testing and assure correct patient identification.
• Perform maintenance and updates on instruments and ensure accurate results.
• Follow safety standards and assist in continuing education.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Safe Work Practices

Education

Associate Degree in Sciences

Medical Laboratory Technician Training

Job description

Overview

Conducts routine tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, and performs related duties, following established standards and practices. Under limited supervision, performs blood tests and studies morphology of constituents of blood to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs various bacteriological, mycological, virological, and parasitological tests to provide data on cause and progress of disease.

Responsibilities

1. Provide quality specimens for testing assuring correct patient identification, using proper tubes and filling properly, documentation of all performance improvement forms and/or logs.
2. Perform maintenance and updates on instrument and be familiar with all instrument operations and limitations.
3. Assure accurate results by performing quality control and instrument troubleshooting procedures.
4. Perform testing in a timely manner to include stat, urgent and routine turnaround time requirements.
5. Validate all specimen results prior to reporting.
6. Assume departmental responsibilities to assure that the department is maintained to CAP standards at all times.
7. Follow safety standards and use safe work practices.
8. Assist in continuing education and procedure updates.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required
Education: Associate Degree in one of the sciences is preferred. Successful completion of an approved medical laboratory technician training program or equivalent. Proof of highest level diploma.
Experience: None Required.
Additional Skills/Abilities: Certified or eligible as a medical laboratory technician by the ASCP, AMT, NCA, AAB. Completes hospital and departmental orientation. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Ability to remember multiple procedures and policies. Willingness to work irregular hours with varying assignments. Understanding of safe work practices.