Medical Laboratory Technician II.EMC General Lab-41000

ZipRecruiter; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in laboratory services is seeking a Medical Lab Technician in Elyria, Ohio. The role involves performing complex laboratory testing, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should possess an Associate's Degree in a biological or chemical science and have at least 2 years of experience in a laboratory environment. A sign-on bonus is available, and the position requires effective communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Sign on Bonus available

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a highly complex laboratory setting.
• MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent required upon hire.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes.
• Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment.
• Documents all laboratory activities according to policies.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's Degree in Biological or Chemical Science

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Job DescriptionDescription

• 32 hours per week




• Sign on Bonus available

A Brief Overview

Follows laboratory policies and procedures to perform high and moderate complexity testing. Performs pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory support functions. Demonstrates clear communication with team members to optimize laboratory operations

What You Will Do

• Accurately and efficiently performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes for laboratory testing




• Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions




• Performs and evaluates all required quality control assessments as described in departmental policies and procedures prior to reporting patient results.




• Evaluates results of laboratory tests according to laboratory protocols to ensure quality patient care.




• Documents all laboratory activities according to policies and procedures




• Maintains and demonstrates competency assessment in assigned area




• Takes responsibility for self-development and Completes all assigned mandatory assignments within allowed timelines.




• Is an active participant in departmental projects




• Collaborates with the laboratory supervisor to ensure laboratory compliance with all regulatory agencies by established standards




• Trains students and new team members, and is a resource for other technical team members




• Assesses competency of team members as assigned

Additional Responsibilities

• Ability to keep organized




• Displays initiative to perform job duties




• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to multi-task




• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, co-workers.




• Effective written and verbal communication skills




• Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members




• Knowledge of standard laboratory policies and procedures, safety practices, and laboratory equipment and instrumentation.




• Knowledge of regulatory standards and a good understanding of laboratory operations




• Initiates, solves problems, and troubleshoots issues independently.




• Works in multiple laboratory sections/disciplines independently (3 or more).




• Displays ability to effectively train students and new team members




• Good understanding of laboratory operations




• Performs other duties as assigned.




• Complies with all policies and standards.




• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during .




• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree An associate degree in a biological or chemical science (Required)

Work Experience

• 2+ years experience in a highly complex laboratory setting within defined clinical disciplines i.e. Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Molecular, Microbiology, Histology, Cytology, etc.

Licenses and Certifications

• Medical Lab Technician (MLT-ASCP) MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent . ( Upon Hire)

Physical Demands

• Standing Occasionally




• Walking Occasionally




• Sitting Constantly




• Lifting Rarely 20 lbs




• Carrying Rarely 20 lbs




• Pushing Rarely 20 lbs




• Pulling Rarely 20 lbs




• Climbing Rarely 20 lbs




• Balancing Rarely




• Stooping Rarely




• Kneeling Rarely




• Crouching Rarely




• Crawling Rarely




• Reaching Rarely




• Handling Occasionally




• Grasping Occasionally




• Feeling Rarely




• Talking Constantly




• Hearing Constantly




• Repetitive Motions Frequently




• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently

Travel Requirements

• 10%