Medical Lab Technician-Night Shift

The Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital Association; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital Association is seeking a Medical Lab Technician for the night shift to conduct essential tests and analyses vital for patient diagnoses and treatments.

You will have a fundamental role in ensuring compliance with safety and quality control standards while actively collaborating with medical staff and participating in equipment maintenance. Aiming to deliver excellent patient care through rigorous lab practices, this position requires an Associate Degree and certification within a year.

Qualifications

• Certification from American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) within 12 months.
• Ability to adjust test procedures for specific patient needs.
• Experience in monitoring lab equipment and conducting quality control.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze patient specimens.
• Monitor lab equipment and document data.
• Ensure compliance with quality control and safety standards.

Skills

Sample collection

Chemical analysis

Microscopic testing

Bacteriological tests

Quality control

Education

Associate Degree in Medical Lab Technology

Job description

Job Overview

Night Shift The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) under general supervision will perform chemical, microscopic and bacteriological tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Responsibilities

Collect specimens from patients as ordered, analyze specimens, record results, and communicate with appropriate hospital staff, collaborating with other departments to integrate lab services in patient care.

Adjust test procedures for specific patient requirements (adult, geriatric, pediatric), interpret data to identify age‑specific needs for patient care, and report abnormal or unusual test results.

Monitor lab equipment and test results produced, provide technical guidance, and evaluate new testing methods and procedures.

Perform routine preventive maintenance on assigned equipment per established schedule; verify instrument functioning by checking and calibrating lab instruments; and document data and record repairs, replacements, and maintenance in instrument logs.

Ensure standards of quality control are maintained, monitor staff compliance with quality control, safety and governmental regulatory standards, and inform the director of any compliance program problems.

Perform quality control studies to ensure accuracy of clinical procedures and data, and adhere to clinical quality control standards.

Conduct periodic checks to ensure availability and quality of chemicals, regulate supply inventories, and make purchasing requisitions.

Respond to stat orders as required.

Assist with orientation of new employees and medical technology students.

Attend and participate in departmental meetings, in‑services, and quality improvement programs.

Qualifications

Associate Degree or equivalent in Medical Lab Technician.

Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) within 12 months of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.