MLT (ascp eligible)

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 3,458,000 - 6,272,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and supervise laboratory tasks in designated areas. The role involves running tests, quality control, reporting results, and maintaining equipment while ensuring safety and compliance with institutional policies.

The candidate should have a six-month laboratory experience or completion of a two-year Medical Lab Technician program/Associate degree and be ASCP eligible.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in a laboratory environment.
• Two year Medical Lab Technician Program/Associates Degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests and quality control procedures in assigned areas.
• Assess and report acceptable results.
• Troubleshoot and document problems and out-of-control results to level of capability.
• Notify supervisor of problems.
• Perform and document routine and monthly maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.
• Notify supervisor of operational difficulties.
• Maintain inventory sheets in assigned areas and notify coordinator of needs.
• Assist in training students and new employees.
• Operate computer including all routines dealing with patient data and quality control.
• Perform phlebotomies as requested.
• Maintain laboratory work areas in a clean and safe manner.
• Attend laboratory meetings.
• Attend in service education meetings and educational seminars as requested and other duties as needed.

Skills

Analyzer use

Computer proficiency

Lab experience

Education

MLT program/associate degree

Job description

MEDICAL LAB TECH. (ASCP ELIGIBLE)

Job Description

• Perform laboratory tests and quality control procedures in assigned areas.
• Departmentalized technicians will have increased technical responsibility in areas of specialization.
• Assess and report acceptable results.
• Troubleshoot and document problems and out-of-control results to level of capability.
• Notify supervisor of problems.
• Perform and document routine and monthly maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.
• Notify supervisor of operational difficulties.
• Maintain inventory sheets in assigned areas and notify coordinator of needs.
• Assist in training students and new employees.
• Operate computer including all routines dealing with patient data and quality control.
• Perform phlebotomies as requested.
• Maintain laboratory work areas in a clean and safe manner.
• Attend laboratory meetings.
• Attend in service education meetings and educational seminars as requested and other duties as needed.
• It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Education/Experience Required

Able to utilize analyzers and computer proficiency preferred. (6) Six months experience in a laboratory environment (2) two year Medical Lab Technician Program/Associates Degree.

Registration/Certification

MLT (ASCP) license eligible

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs.
• There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting.
• Constant use of hearing, sight and speech.
• Frequent use of smell and touch.
• Frequent keyboard and telephone use.
• Constant concentration and problem solving.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $25.25 - $45.53

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.