Medical Laboratory Technologist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Barbourville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Barbourville, KY is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician to perform routine laboratory tests and produce data for diagnosis and treatment. The role involves operating and maintaining instruments, performing quality control, and handling specimen collection and processing.

The successful candidate will have an associate degree in Medical Technology or related sciences and certification (MLT, CLT, or HEW).

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Technology or related sciences.
• Certification: MLT (ASCP) or CLT (NCCA) or HEW Proficiency.
• Must maintain state licensure, as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory tests and produce accurate results.
• Operate and calibrate instruments; maintain quality control.
• Venipunctures and pre-testing patient preparation.
• Handle specimen processing and record keeping.
• May assist with post‑mortem care, if applicable.

Skills

Venipuncture

Quality control

Record keeping

Education

Associate degree in Medical Technology or related sciences

MLT or CLT certification

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Calibrations

Blood bank equipment

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing various routine laboratory tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease while maintaining all of the Standards of the Laboratory and the Corporation, as well as regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• May perform all tasks of Laboratory Technician, producing and interpreting accurate results in an efficient manner.
• May participate in laboratory coverage on a shift basis – evening, night, and/or on call shifts.
• Performs trouble‑shouting problems with equipment.
• Performs record keeping as demanded by the job.
• Performs examinations, smears, biochemical tests, serological tests and other necessary tests to identify microorganisms.
• Receives and plants cultures; performs and reads gram stains as needed.
• Performs tests for processing blood, determines blood types, cross‑matches blood and does blood groupings.
• Performs a complete urinalysis and additional related tests required.
• Performs EKGs, EEGs and Holter Monitor hook‑ups, if applicable.
• Performs blood tests, studies morphology of blood constituents and performs various coagulation tests.
• Performs routine chemical tests on blood specimens and other body fluids.
• Prepares samples as necessary to be shipped to System and contract reference facilities and local labs.
• Operates and calibrates various instruments and calculates test results accordingly.
• Performs daily maintenance as required on all laboratory instrumentation.
• May assist with post‑mortem care, if applicable.
• Operates computers and printers.
• Uses and monitors quality control programs within predetermined parameters.
• Performs venipunctures and other pre‑testing patient preparation.
• Performs other routine tests and prepares necessary reagents in various areas (Serology, Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology, and Urinalysis).
• May function in one area of laboratory and perform certain specialized tests and/or use special equipment in that area.
• Maintains work area in a clean, safe and orderly manner.
• Must be knowledgeable in safe disposal of physical and chemical hazards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Successful completion of an associate degree in Medical Technology or one of the related sciences and certification from one of the following:

• American Society of Clinical Pathologists Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
• National Certifying Agency Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT)
• Achievement of a passing score on the HEW Proficiency Examination for Clinical Laboratory Personnel.
• Must maintain state licensure, as required.