Medical Laboratory Technician II- PRN

musc; Ohio; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a PRN Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests in support of patient care. You will prepare specimens, operate automated instruments, perform quality control, and document results in the electronic lab system.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to privacy and biohazard procedures. Associates degree in MLT and ASCP BOC certification are required, with at least one year of clinical

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology is required.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP BOC or equivalent is required.
• At least one year of clinical laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized diagnostic lab tests according to established protocols.
• Prepares specimens for testing and labeling.
• Operates automated and non-automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Performs quality control testing and maintains instrument accuracy.
• Records results in the electronic laboratory system and ensures data integrity.

Skills

Electronic lab system proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

ASCP BOC certification or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

Performs a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests as requested by healthcare staff according to established protocols and procedures. Prepares specimens for microscopic examination or testing procedures. Operates automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Performs quality control and assurance procedures. Records lab results in specified system. Follows all required privacy, safety, and biohazard procedures and standards.

Compensation

• Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
• Worker Type: Employee
• Worker Sub-Type: PRN
• Cost Center: CC000867 COL - Lab (FED)
• Pay Rate Type: Hourly
• Pay Grade: Health-24
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Job Description

Performs sample assessment, receiving, accessioning, processing, and testing to support high quality laboratory patient results, as well as supply/stock maintenance activities to support testing activities (65%)Prepares specimens for testingPerforms positive patient identification using two identifiersEvaluates specimen acceptabilityPerforms specimen receipt in electronic laboratory computer systemPerforms correct labeling practicesPerforms order evaluation and assessment using electronic laboratory computer systemPerforms routine laboratory testing using both automated and non-automated methods using established proceduresRecognizes normal and abnormal laboratory valuesRecognizes computer data problemsCommunicates technical testing information to medical and lay persons using Standards of BehaviorsPerforms appropriate specimen processing based on sample type and testCreates and reviews test/specimen pending worklistPerforms quality control testing, instrument maintenance, and competency related activities (25%)QC testing is performed correctly, completely and in a timely mannerQC is documented appropriatelyQC is performed and verified prior to reporting patient resultsTroubleshoots equipment, instruments and results effectivelyDocuments equipment problems, resolutions on equipment tracking logs/discrepancy form, and communicates to team appropriatelyProcess improvement activities are performed and documentedFollows all procedures and policies as written and approvedPerforms and documents instrument maintenance per manufacturer instructionsCompletes procedure and policy sign off by deadlines using MediaLabCompletes competency and competency documentation by deadlines using MediaLabActively participates in a setting conducive to teaching health care practitioners in Laboratory Services as assigned (10%)Assists in the orientation & training of new staff, students and residents as assigned and provides timely documentation and/or feedback as appropriateEnsures positive experiences (clinical as well as non-clinical) for students, residents and health care practitionersParticipate in continuing educationModels Standards of Behavior in daily interactionsProficient in electronic laboratory computer systemNotifies/Documents critical test results using established policiesEnsures assigned benches are stocked accordinglyEnsure new lots/shipment reagents are quality controlled in accordance with manufacturers' procedures and established laboratory protocolsEnsures reagents are ordered at designated par levelsSupports test and instrument validation activities.

Education

• Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.

Experience

• At least one year of clinical experience.

Certification

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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