Medical Laboratory Technician

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus ($5k–$15k, taxable)

Onsite position

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to collect, process, and test specimens from patients of all ages to aid in disease diagnosis. The role requires precision, adherence to quality standards, and proficiency with laboratory instrumentation and computer systems.

Responsibilities include following specimen collection procedures, performing tests across disciplines, reporting results per policy, calibrating and troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining compliance with

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Medical Technology or related science with internship or equivalent.
• ASCP Technician certification or eligibility.
• 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience with LIS and MS Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process specimens per procedure.
• Perform tests across disciplines with accuracy.
• Report results according to policy.
• QC, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment; document actions.
• Follow hospital and lab policies; proper specimen handling and recordkeeping.
• Notify physicians of critical results within policy.
• Maintain neat, safe work area.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Education

Associate degree in Medical Technology

ASCP Technician certification eligibility

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

MS Office

Job description

$5,000-$15,000 (Shift depending) Sign on bonus (taxable) available

Variable Shifts available

Full-time and Part-time available

Onsite

Summary:

The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for the collection, processing, and testing of laboratory specimens from patients of all ages to aid in the diagnosis of disease. This role requires the application of laboratory science techniques, attention to detail, and adherence to quality control standards. The Medical Laboratory Technician demonstrates proficiency in the use of laboratory instrumentation and computer systems and performs routine troubleshooting and maintenance to ensure the accurate and reliable functioning of testing equipment.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Follows procedures for collecting, processing biological specimens and evaluating specimens for acceptability.
• 2. Performing laboratory tests of all complexities using a variety of techniques, instrumentation, and equipment with accuracy and precision.
• 3. Reports and communicates results appropriately according to policy.
• 4. Performs interprets quality control, calibrates and troubleshoots equipment, documents maintenance and corrective action, performs proficiency testing according to regulatory standards.
• 5. Follows all hospital policies and procedures as well as all laboratory policies and procedures including but not limited to specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient results. Addresses patients and families in an appropriate manner for patient's age and level of understanding.
• 6. Reports critical information to physician or caregiver as indicated by policy and within acceptable timeframes.
• 7. Performs tasks efficiently and maintains a neat and safe work area
• 8. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

• 1. Experience in clinical laboratory setting including recent experience in multiple laboratory disciplines, is preferred.
• 2. Experience with Laboratory Information Systems is preferred.
• 3. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is preferred.

Education and Experience

• 1. Education: Associates degree in Medical Technology or other science, with successful completion of an internship in Medical Technology or equivalent experience in a laboratory as deemed appropriate by ASCP and CLIA criteria required
• 2. License: None
• 3. Certification: Certification or eligibility for certification by ASCP at the Technician level or grandfathered at the Technician level as deemed appropriate by ASCP or CLIA.
• 4. Years of relevant experience: 2 is preferred
• 5. Years of supervisor experience: none

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite