Medical Laboratory Technician II

Rhode Island Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician/MLT to perform routine and specialized analyses on blood, urine and body fluids under medical supervision. The role emphasizes independent judgment, ongoing certification, and adherence to safety and quality standards in a dynamic hospital environment.

Responsibilities include processing specimens, performing tests across departments as needed, mentoring staff, and maintaining accurate records while upholding patient dignity and

Qualifications

• 1-3 years preferred.
• Successful rotation through all clinical laboratory departments or equivalent.
• Three months clinical training and on-the-job training to become familiar with hospital policies and procedures.
• May be assigned to a specific department or rotate in at least two departments.
• Follow established standards and procedures; ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Adhere to quality control procedures and recognize instrument malfunctions.
• Label, collect, receive and store specimens properly, then discard appropriately.
• Complete proficiency and competency checks with updated policies.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respect for patients, families, visitors, and staff to maintain a professional environment.
• Recognize and respect cultural diversity among customers (internal and external).
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, considering cultural differences.
• Possess good communication and organizational skills.
• Work independently with sound judgment, problem solving, and organization.
• Assist in orientation and mentoring of others.
• Perform analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services; stay aware of hospital and department policies.
• Assemble supplies and ensure equipment is functioning and clean.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Mentoring

Education

Associate degree in MLT or related field

MLT certificate

Eligibility to sit for MLT exam

ASCP Regulations awareness

Job description

SUMMARY:

Under the technical supervision of a pathologist, Technical Supervisor and administrative supervision of the Administrative Laboratory Director, performs a wide variety of routine and specialized studies on blood, urine and body fluids samples as requisitioned by a physician, to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, following established standards and practices.

Independent judgment, professional education and certification are required.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
• Must possess good communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to work independently and possess good judgement, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring.
• Performs analytical and decision making functions with minimal supervision.
• Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate.
• Demonstrates an understanding of relative hospital and departmental policies and procedures including safety issues.
• Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by hospital and where they are located.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years preferred.
• Successful rotation through all clinical laboratory departments or its equivalent.
• Requires three months clinical training and on the job training to become familiar with the hospital's policy and procedures and to become proficient in all phases of the job requirements
• May be assigned to a specific department in the lab or may rotate in a minimum of two or a maximum of all departments
• Comply with established standards and practices/procedures. Ensure timely completion of assigned tasks in conformance with established policies and standards
• Follows established protocols for quality control procedures to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents and procedures.
• Recognize instrument malfunction and out-of-control test results and take corrective action.
• Make sure specimens are properly labeled, collected, received and stored properly for future reference and then properly discarded.
• Adhere to all established Laboratory policies and procedures
• Complete proficiency and competency checks as well as read and sign new and revised policies and procedures in a timely manner.
• Assemble supplies and equipment and assure proper functioning and cleanliness of equipment and work area.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/OTHER

Associates or higher, in MLT or a related field per ASCP Regulations

MLT Certificate

If employee does not have MLT Certificate at time of hire:

• Associates degree from MLT accredited program
• Must be eligible to sit for MLT exam
• Obtain MLT certificate within 180 days of hire
• If MLT certificate is not obtained within 180 days of hire, terminate.
• OR
• Associate or bachelor's Degree in the related field, with 3 years of experience
• Obtain MLT certificate within 180 days of hire
• If MLT certificate is not obtained within 180 days of hire, terminate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Acts as charge person assigned to provide direction, support and technical ability to others.

Pay Range:

$26.45-$38.77

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780

Work Type:

24hr Weekly Evening EOH/EOW

Work Shift:

Evening

Driving Required:

No

No Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East