Certified Medical Laboratory Technician, Residency Clinic

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree with experience preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of patient laboratory test results.
• Ensures quality of test results by following defined Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) procedures.
• Ensures safety and compliance:
• Maintains appropriate education to accomplish work objectives and maintain current certifications as applicable.
• Ensures productive and efficient operations of the section and department.
• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to listen and communicate effectively
• Technical ability and interest
• Basic computer skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens or patients
• Exposure to risk of blood borne/airborne diseases
• Possible exposure to odorous chemicals and specimens
• Moderate noise environment Subject to injury from sharps
• Subject to many interruptions and stressful situations
• Must wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection)
• Exposure to hazards for electrical/mechanical/power equipment
• May require judgment/action which could result in death of patient
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours
• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances

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