Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

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Job description

_ Position Details: _
Full-time (36 hours)
Sunday - Saturday with rotating weekends
Day/Evening Shift

_ Education Required: _
Associate's degree in biology, chemistry, medical technology or physical science, or possess a degree that meets coursework and laboratory requirements.

_ License, Certification and/or Registration: _
State of Tennessee license as a Medical Laboratory Technician
National Certification (ASCP, AMT)

_ Experience: _
Experience as generalist or in designated discipline strongly preferred.

_ Additional Skills/Abilities: _
Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.
Must be able to maintain absolute confidentiality in the handling of patient information.
Absolute integrity and accuracy in the identification and reporting of number and names.
Must have ability to make decisions concerning resources, technical problems, or other needs of the department with minimal direction.

_ Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions: _
Performs the specified patient and proficiency tests without errors.
Individual is authorized to perform specimen processing, test performance, and result reporting without supervision for all tests/areas designated by training checklists.
Recognizes when problems exist and refers problems to appropriate person.
Reports and documents critical values according to established protocol.
Verifies the accurate identification and acceptability of specimens.
Reports STAT results within established protocol with a 90 - 95% compliance rate.
Performs and documents routine quality control and preventative maintenance.
Insures that all parameters are within stated control limits or takes action as necessary.
Troubleshoots, corrects, and documents problems related to specimen testing.
Required action taken when necessary to troubleshoot and correct a problem.
Participates in achieving budgetary goals of the laboratory by using supplies, instruments, etc., in a cost effective manner.
Resolves issues/concerns utilizing problem solving skills while maintaining a positive attitude.
Demonstrates knowledge and support of the organizations mission, vision and values.
Speaks positively about the organization, team members and services.
Completes all required training and competencies by due dates.
Sets examples of professionalism regarding uniform and appearance policy to increase customer satisfaction.
Promotes an environment of healing and employee health and well-being by ensuring consistent application of the tobacco free workplace policy.
Performs phlebotomy as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:
401(k)
AD&D insurance
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Dependent health insurance coverage
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Free parking
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Paid training
Prescription drug insurance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Pathology
Schedule:
12 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Rotating weekends

License/Certification:
MLT Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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