Medical Laboratory Technician

Insight; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Insight is seeking a part-time laboratory professional to perform routine and complex analytical procedures in a hospital setting. You will interpret results, maintain instrument performance, and support the health care team while ensuring patient confidentiality.

This role requires an accredited lab degree or equivalent training, eligibility for ASCP MLT, and completion of required continuing education. You will work on-site with a team and handle quality control and data entry duties.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or transcripts showing required lab courses per 42 CFR subpart M.
• Experience: completion of approved clinical lab program or 3+ months full-time lab experience.
• Certification: ASCP MLT eligible at hire with certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing and analyzes specimens following established standards.
• Operates instruments and conducts procedures within training scope.
• Maintains quality control records and corrects out-of-control results.
• Acts as liaison between laboratory and health care team while maintaining confidentiality.
• Performs routine data entry and ensures accuracy in lab information systems.
• Instructs new associates and evaluates competencies as needed.
• Completes required CE and in-services; participates in training.

Education

Associate degree in a laboratory science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Clinical laboratory training program completed or ABHES/CAHEA/other approved

ASCP MLT eligible at hire; certification within 1 year

Job description

Schedule: Part-Time, 24 hours per pay period, 600-1830

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs routine and complex analytical procedures, recognizes deviations, and provides interpretation following established standards and practices.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise
• Performs testing
  • Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
  • Process biological specimens for analysis. Evaluate and solves problems related to specimen collection and processing.
  • Performs routine and complex analytical procedures, recognizes deviations, and provides interpretation.
  • Operates instruments and performs procedures within the scope of training.
• Maintenance
  • Performs scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Recognizes equipment malfunctions and acts according to established protocols.
• Quality Control
  • Performs, records, and maintains accurate quality control records. Recognizes out of control results and takes appropriate actions.
• Knowledge Resource
  • Answers inquiries regarding results and factors affecting results. Acts as a liaison and fosters effective communication between laboratory and health care team, maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Computer System
  • Performs routine inquiry and data input on the laboratory computer systems.
  • Ensures accuracy of information in the computer systems and is responsible for corrective actions.
  • Utilizes computer software to enhance specialty area.
• Training/Competency Assessment
  • Instructs new associates and students as required.
  • With respect to experience and education, assesses competencies of other test performers.
• Continuing Education
  • Must complete required number of CE units.
  • Must complete mandatory in-services.
  • Maintains and upgrades personal professional development.
• Team Leader
  • Provides guidance to co-workers in the absence of an on-site Supervisor regarding staffing and technical issues that arise.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution OR Transcripts showing 60 semester hours from an accredited institution with transcripts indicating 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses that include 6 semester hours in chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination OR meet an alternate qualification route for High Complexity Testing Personnel as detailed in 42 CFR subpart M §493.1489.
• Skills: N/A
• Years of Experience: Completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, the CAHEA, or other organization approved by HHS OR at least 3 months of full-time experience across all lab disciplines OR alternate experience route for High Complexity Testing Personnel as detailed in 42 CFR subpart M §493.1489.
• License: N/A
• Certification: American Society of Pathology (ASCP) MLT eligible at time of hire with certification achieved within one year of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Personal Protective Equipment: Lab Coat, Gloves, Protective Eyewear, as required.

Physical Demands: Must be able to move continuously about hospital and between workstations; and prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to tolerate exposure to disease bearing specimens, odorous chemicals, carcinogens, mutagens, low-level radiation, electrical hazards, and flammable liquids. Must be able to differentiate colors. Must be able to move, lift or carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs., 5% of the time. May have to stand continuously for the entire shift. Must be able to input and retrieve information from computer.

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions; it should not be considered exhaustive.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or other status protected by applicable law.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Insight is an Equal Opportunity Employer