Medical Laboratory Assistant (PRN)

American Oncology Network, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

American Oncology Network, Inc. seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant (PRN) in Fort Wayne, IN for part-time coverage. You will perform manual and automated blood tests, quality control, and phlebotomy, while maintaining instrument maintenance and safety standards.

The role requires an MLT license with CEUs, and candidates should have a minimum of four years in healthcare. Overtime may be required and adherence to regulatory guidelines is essential.

Qualifications

• A.A. or A.S. degree required.
• Appropriate state license required; national certification preferred; BLS preferred.
• Minimum four years experience in healthcare, clinical setting preferred.
• Must maintain MLT license and CEUs.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated routine blood tests with quality control procedures.
• Prepare specimens for microscope examination and operate laboratory equipment.
• Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies and place orders as needed.
• Document test report logs, QC logs, equipment records on schedule and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Perform instrument maintenance and troubleshoot issues; contact service company when necessary.
• Adhere to safety guidelines, maintain cleanliness, and comply with state and federal regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information at all times.
• Assist in training new employees to related duties.

Skills

Quality control

Phlebotomy

Instrument maintenance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety compliance

Training

Education

A.A. or A.S. degree

Tools

Centrifuges

Dry bath incubators

Blood bank refrigerators

Job description

## Medical Laboratory Assistant (PRN)Apply: US-IN-Ft. Wayne: Part time: Posted Today: JR7449**Location:**Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology**Hiring Range:**$19.81 - $29.83# Position SummaryResponsible for laboratory testing, quality control, phlebotomy, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. Perform manual and automated routine blood tests. Prepare specimens for microscope examination. Operate laboratory equipment including centrifuges, dry bath incubators, and blood bank refrigerators. # Key Performance Areas* Responsible for performing proper quality control procedures before proceeding with patient testing.* Ensure that proper documentation including test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and all lab procedure and training checklists are completed on the correct time schedule. Will be responsible to ensure this is performed in central lab.* Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies. Place order with purchasing as needed.* Perform technical laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision, meeting the standard of all accreditation/regulatory agencies.* Perform instrument maintenance at the required times and as needed.* Initiate troubleshooting procedures when instrument malfunction occurs and contact instrument service company, if necessary.* Comply with established safety guidelines and maintains cleanliness of the laboratory and equipment.* Complete any and all duties required to keep laboratory in compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies. Must be able to perform compliance testing.* Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times.* Comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to patient care, patient’s rights, safety, billing, and collections. Adhere to all AON and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and the Disaster Recovery Plan.* Must maintain MLT license and required CEUs.* Assist in training new employees to related job duties.* Will be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice of required overtime. # **Qualifications** **Education*** A.A. or A.S. degree **License and Certification*** Appropriate state license required.* National lab certification preferred.* BLS preferred. **Experience*** Minimum of four years experience in the healthcare field, preferably in a clinical setting is required.