Medical Laboratory Technician

Med Center Health; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform a range of laboratory procedures, from venipuncture to complex testing, with careful interpretation and accurate reporting. The role requires adherence to established protocols and ongoing training to ensure quality results.

The candidate should have MLT eligibility and, if applicable, certification within the required timeframe; prior MLT experience is preferred, and knowledge of safety and regulatory standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) certification as required by regulations.
• Previous MLT experience preferred.
• Certification as MLT within 18 months of hire for those hired before May 1, 2024.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary collections and processes specimens.
• Performs and reports EKGs and urinalysis testing.
• Performs a variety of simple to complex laboratory tests and quality control.
• Assists with training of Laboratory Assistant.
• Performs Clerical Assistant and Laboratory Assistant duties in relief.
• Inspects quality control and maintains equipment, supplies and reagents.
• Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and follows standard precautions.
• Participates in continuing education and keeps knowledge current with hospital policies and regulations.

Skills

Venipuncture

EKG testing

Urinalysis

Quality control

Math skills

Manual dexterity

Education

MLT eligibility

Job description

Performs and reports variety of simple to complex laboratory procedures and tests which involve limited independent judgment and interpretation but which require the use of scientific technique and skills to operate certain sophisticated electronic laboratory equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Previous Medical Laboratory Technician experience preferred.

Education

Education

Must be eligible for Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) certification as required by the Regulations issued: Federal Register, Vol. 39, No. 183, September 19, 1974.

Certifications/Licensure

Certifications/Licensure

Certification as Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent agency required within one year of hire or placement. Employees hired or placed prior to May 1, 2024 are required to obtain certification within 18 months of hire or placement.

Job Specific Performance Standards

The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Performs venipuncture and capillary collections and processes specimens.
• Performs and reports EKGs and urinalysis testing.
• Performs and reports, according to established procedures, a variety of simple to complex laboratory tests and quality control which involve limited independent judgment and interpretation and which utilize mathematical skills, manual dexterity, specific analytical and scientific technique as well as skills to operate certain sophisticated electronic laboratory equipment in the areas of chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, immunology, and/or microbiology.
• Assists with training of Laboratory Assistant.
• Performs duties of Clerical Assistant and Laboratory Assistant in their relief.
• Inspects quality control and maintains equipment, supplies and reagents to assure validity of function and results.
• Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly and follows standard precautions.
• Participates in continuing education including self-education.
• Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, JCAHO, state and other regulatory requirements.