Medical Lab Technician - Clinical Laboratory - Full Time - The Guthrie Clinic

Overview

This position is eligible for up to a $7,500 sign-on bonus

Position Summary: 

Performs established laboratory testing procedures and other related computer, clerical and technical functions that require the limited exercise of independent judgment and interpretation. These tests are performed under the direct supervision of a Supervisor or Technologist. Testing procedures could be concentrated in one area or be performed across any of the following departments: Hematology, limited Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Urinalysis, Serology.

Education, License & Cert: 

Must meet all the requirements to be licensed by NYSDOH, or to be grandfathered in NYS as an MLT, if working at a NY lab site.   An associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology is the minimum. A bachelor’s degree in the physical sciences and training may be considered. Certification by the ASCP Board of Registry preferred or Board Eligible. Annually a minimum of 12 CEU’s are required.

Experience: 

Must have working knowledge of all sections of the laboratory; may specialize in any section.

Essential Functions: 

Under the direction of a qualified manager or technologist: If applicable, performs accurate patient registration / including knowledge of insurance codes and billing procedures. If applicable, performs order entry / transcription of orders, routing of orders and cancellations per established procedures. Accurately communicates information such as test results, normal ranges, and specimen requirements to authorized sources in a timely manner and per customer request. Brings any problems of a technical nature to the attention of the supervising staff. or Section Supervisor. Maintains a clean, neat work area during and at end of scheduled work period, including communicating pending work information at shift change. Inventories supplies as requested, helps with re‐supply and reports shortages to Section Supervisor. Keeps up to date with laboratory practices, procedures, and techniques. Assists in training by demonstrating techniques or methods, when requested. Performs phlebotomy as required with recognition of the need of timely specimen collection in patient care. Verifies all specimen identification and related orders when dealing with specimens drawn or received. Follows established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens for analysis.  Is knowledgeable and complies with all procedures for specimen collection and processing. Properly organizes, prioritizes, and distributes incoming laboratory workload with appropriate department notification. Maintains a professional, mature positive attitude while on the job. May be required to work holidays, weekends, evenings, or night shift depending on job assignment. Observes proper safety practice in performing job duties. Follows Guthrie Clinic and lab policies and procedures. Complies with state and federal regulatory rules and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned, to include but not limited to typing, filing, answering telephones, and other duties as needed. For NY lab sites May be required to work on and off hospital campus May be required to use own vehicle, with mileage compensation in performance of job duties. May be required to be on‐call. Competently performs assigned analytical tests or procedures that require limited independent judgment, referring questions to supervisory personnel as appropriate. Testing may be automated, semi‐automated or manual. Recognizes factors that affect measurement and results and takes appropriate action according to predetermined protocols or referring questions if a determination cannot be made. Recognizes equipment malfunctions, performs basic troubleshooting and notifies appropriate supervisory personnel. Recognizes abnormal and critical results, and communicates and documents them per procedures and refers them to designated supervisory personnel Operates instruments within the scope of training, utilizing established protocols and quality control checks. Performs and documents quality control procedures relevant to the situation.  Checks work against established quality control standards of performance. Performs and documents maintenance checks and adjustments on all appropriate instruments and equipment.  Will inform charge personnel or supervising technologist of potential need of repairs, after performing basic troubleshooting.

Other Duties: 

Competencies 1. Demonstrates age specific competencies as per department standards. 2. Demonstrates clinical and technical competencies as per department standards.