Medical Lab Technician/Medical Lab Scientist |PRN

North Canyon Network of Care; Gooding (ID); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North Canyon Network of Care is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform and correlate clinical laboratory tests that aid physician diagnosis and treatment.

The role requires an Associate’s degree and ASCP MLT registration or eligibility, with exams taken within six months of hire and registry within twelve months. Strong communication and the ability to manage a busy lab environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required.
• Registered or registry eligible for MLT (ASCP) or equivalent; exam within 6 months of hire and registry within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform and correlate clinical laboratory tests to assist diagnosis and treatment.
• Adhere to CAP, JCAHO, AABB, OSHA, CLIA policies and procedures.
• Maintain records and documentation; ensure accuracy of results for reporting.
• Collaborate with technologists and supervisors to resolve instrument problems.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patient-facing

Prioritization under pressure

Problem-solving

Education

Associates Degree

ASCP MLT certification/eligibility

Job description

Description

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is responsible for performing and correlating clinical laboratory tests to assist physician diagnosis and treatment. The technician follows laboratory policies and procedures in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements (CAP, JCAHO, AABB, OSHA, CLIA). The technician determines that test results meet requirements of the quality control program and, if not met, repeats the test and ensures results are approved for reporting, following department policy and maintaining all necessary records and documentation. The technician is expected to utilize critical thinking skills in problem identification, and in consultation with medical technologists and supervisors to aid in the resolution of clinical and instrument problems.

Requirements

• Associates Degree from a college or university.
• Registered, or registry eligible for, MLT (ASCP) or equivalent. Must take ASCP exam within six months of hire date and obtain registry within six (12) months of hire date.
• Microbiology experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills to include oral and written comprehension/expression.
• Ability and willingness to work with patients of all ages and development levels.
• Ability to manage a challenging work environment related to a variety of stat and routine testing requests, testing and/or instrument problems, and constant need to prioritize duties.