Medical Laboratory Technician

Jobtailor; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Oyate Health Center seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform hematology, chemistry, serology, urinalysis, microbiology, and microscopic tests for patients. You will prepare reagents, analyze body fluids, and report results with accuracy.

The role requires an associate degree in a MLT program, certification within 6 months, and BLS. Rotating shifts, quality control duties, and compliance with HIPAA and CLIA are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician program
• Certification within six months of hire by ASCP or AMT
• BLS certification required or obtained within 90 days
• Criminal background check clearance
• Pre-employment drug screen
• Immunizations: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu, T-dap, COVID-19
• Compliance with HIPAA, CLIA, CAP regulations
• Ability to perform essential functions with/without accommodations
• Regular attendance and reliability
• Rotating shifts with weekends/holidays

Responsibilities

• Perform hematology, chemistry, serology, urinalysis, microbiology, and microscopic tests
• Conduct analyses of body fluids and tissue for normal/abnormal components
• Prepare reagents and reference materials
• Perform non-routine and specialized testing using manual/instrumental techniques
• Troubleshoot instrument/reagent malfunctions
• Verify data and correlate analytical results
• Prepare and distribute patient laboratory reports
• Record test findings and enter into computer systems
• Perform instrument maintenance, calibration, and checks
• Document repairs and maintenance needs
• Maintain quality control procedures and records
• Perform phlebotomy to obtain blood samples
• Maintain collaboration with interdepartmental and external stakeholders
• Adhere to established standards and policies; ensure timely performance
• Maintain attendance and comply with required systems and technology
• Report to Lab Manager; no direct reports

Skills

Hematology Testing

Chemistry Testing

Microbiology Testing

Manual Differential Testing

Analytical Data Verification

Reagent Preparation

Instrument Calibration

Preventative Maintenance

Effective Communication

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technician Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Tools

Laboratory Instruments

Computerized Reporting Systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Perform hematology, chemistry, serology, urinalysis, microbiology, and microscopic tests for Oyate Health Center patients
• Conduct analyses of body fluids and tissue to identify normal and abnormal components
• Prepare reagents and primary reference materials
• Perform non-routine and specialized testing using manual and instrumental techniques
• Recognize and correct instrument and reagent malfunctions
• Obtain, convert, correlate, and verify analytical data
• Prepare and distribute patient laboratory reports
• Perform manual differentials and enter test findings into a computer
• Perform preventative maintenance, calibration, and function checks on laboratory instruments and equipment
• Record equipment repairs and maintenance needs and perform simple repairs
• Conduct quality control procedures and maintain quality control records
• Perform phlebotomy to obtain blood samples
• Maintain collaborative interdepartmental and external relations
• Perform related duties accurately, timely, and according to established standards
• Maintain attendance, follow policies and regulations, and use required systems and technology
• Report to the Lab Manager; no direct reports

Requirements

• Associate degree from a Medical Laboratory Technician Program
• Valid certification by a recognized certifying agency (ASCP, AMT) within six months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment
• License not required by South Dakota
• Must successfully pass a criminal and background check
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Must complete required immunizations before the first day of employment: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap, and COVID-19 vaccination
• Must comply with HIPAA and applicable federal, state, local, CAP, and CLIA regulations
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Rotating shifts, with occasional weekends and holidays

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in performing hematology, chemistry, and microbiology tests, along with proficiency in quality control procedures and laboratory instrument maintenance. Holds relevant certifications and adheres to regulatory compliance standards while effectively communicating with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Hematology Testing
• Chemistry Testing
• Microbiology Testing
• Quality Control Procedures
• Phlebotomy

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Manual Differential Testing
• Analytical Data Verification
• Reagent Preparation
• Instrument Calibration
• Preventative Maintenance

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Technician Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

• HIPAA Compliance
• CLIA Regulations
• CAP Standards
• Body Fluid Analysis
• Immunization Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• Laboratory Instruments
• Computerized Reporting Systems