Medical Laboratory Technician/ Medical Lab Technologist Parma

University Hospitals; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ohio seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform complex testing and support functions. The role requires effective communication, organization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree in a biological or chemical science and preferably hold MLT (ASCP) certification.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus

Free Parking

FT Nights with shift differential

Qualifications

• Entry level position requiring less than 1 year of experience.
• MLT (ASCP) certification preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's Degree in Biological or Chemical Science

Job description

Job Description - Medical Laboratory Technician/ Medical Lab Technologist Parma (250004Z8)

Medical Laboratory Technician/ Medical Lab Technologist Parma - ( 250004Z8 )

• Sign On Bonus
• Free Parking
• FT Nights with shift differential

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
• Completes all assigned mandatory assignments within allowed timelines.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ability to keep organized
• Displays initiative to perform job duties
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• 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.

Education

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

Work Experience

• less than 1 year Entry level (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

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

Physical Demands

• Standing Occasionally
• Walking Occasionally
• Sitting Constantly
• Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Climbing Rarely up to 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%