MLT/MT

Employee Type:

Work Shift:

• →Collect, process, and handle blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures; instructs patients in the proper collection of samples
• →Perform a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis, as assigned; conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid; performs blood counts using microscope
• →Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes; may draw blood from patient's finger, ear lobe, or vein observing principles of sepsis to obtain blood samples
• →Develop and maintains cell/tissue cultures for testing purposes, as appropriate; isolates and identifies specimens, using advanced laboratory techniques
• →Perform quality control on test results, ensuring validity and accuracy
• →Perform calibration and troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy
• →Keep records and reports on results according to established procedures

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, or chemical, physical, or biological science Required or
• Equivalent combination of post-secondary education and work experience (including comparable military training) in the field of Medical Laboratory Science. Required to meet all personnel requirements for testing personnel under CLIA 88' Required
• Certificate as a laboratory professional by ASCP, AMT, NCA or HEW Required

• One year experience in a clinical setting, preferably hospital-based laboratory Preferred

• High emotional intelligence with critical thinking ability

• Medical Laboratory Technician - AAB Board of Registry Upon Hire Required or
• Medical Laboratory Technician - American Medical Technologist Upon Hire Required or
• Medical Laboratory Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon Hire Required or
• Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Medical Technologist Upon Hire Required or
• Medical Technologist - AAB Board of Registry Upon Hire Required or
• Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon Hire Required or
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Department of Health and Human Services Upon Hire Required or
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Upon Hire Required

Physical Demand
Light-Medium Physical Demand
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.