Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Technician (MT or MLT)

Central Ohio Primary Care; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Central Ohio Primary Care in Westerville, OH is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform all phases of testing, including preparing slides. The role requires phlebotomy, calibration, quality control, and maintenance of instrumentation.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays; location Westerville, OH. The candidate must hold ASCP or equivalent certification as an MLT and/or an A.A.S.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current medical terminology as it relates to laboratory medicine.
• Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and testing to perform quality control, calibration and troubleshooting of instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived, moderate and highly complex laboratory testing.
• Testing conducted includes hematology, microbiology, molecular, chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis.
• Methods include manual kit tests, fully automated analyzers and microscopy.
• Testing performed on blood, urine and other body fluids.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures to obtain samples for laboratory testing.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Medical terminology

Laboratory instrumentation

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Phlebotomy

Education

ASCP certification or equivalent (MLT)

A.A.S in Medical Laboratory Technology

Tools

Instrument interfaces software

Job description

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs all phases of pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical testing in the laboratory and is responsible for performing routine procedures including preparing slides.

• Full Time/Benefits Eligible


• Monday- Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays


• Westerville, OH

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform waived, moderate and highly complex laboratory testing.
  
  
  
  • Testing conducted includes hematology, microbiology, molecular, chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis
  
  
  • Methods include manual kit tests, fully automated analyzers and microscopy
  
  
  • Testing performed on blood, urine and other body fluids
  
  
  
  


• Follow all policy and procedures established by Laboratory Director and Management team.


• Perform calibration and quality control checks for all types of instrumentation.


• Perform routine laboratory maintenance on all types of laboratory instrumentation.


• Perform unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on all instrumentation.


• Ensure accurate results prior to reporting.


• Perform routine laboratory procedures such as preparing slides.


• Process and prepare specimens for laboratory testing.


• Perform phlebotomy procedures to obtain samples for laboratory testing.


• Assist with supply inventory.


• Maintain a clean and well-organized work environment.


• Collect data, prepare reports, answer correspondence and compile statistics as directed.


• Analyze proficiency testing material and submit results.


• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.


• Fulfill continuing education requirement by completing written assignments or attending workshops.


• Follows OSHA guidelines


• Maintains patient confidentiality.


• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: Knowledge of current medical terminology as it relates to laboratory medicine


• Required: Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and testing to perform quality control, calibration and troubleshooting of instrumentation

Education, Licensures & Certifications

• Required: ASCP or equivalent certification as an MLT and/or A.A.S in Medical Laboratory Technology

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of computer instrument interfaces


• Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results


• Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests


• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public


• Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in the laboratory field


• Ability to follow written protocols


• Ability to work independently


• Ability to communicate clearly