Medical Lab Technologist/MLT

Department: Pathology
Hours: Per Week 16.00
Location: Immanuel Medical Center
Shft: EveningsJob Description:Critically evaluates specimens & correlates all lab results to the clinical picture of each individual. Communicates and documents testing and results in a timely manner to clinical personnel involved in patient care. Operates, calibrates, conducts performance checks, and maintains clinical lab instruments & equipment with appropriate documentation. Recognizes & corrects basic instrument malfunctions; refers serious problems to supervisor. Maintains competency as assigned with timely completion of testing. Follows Lean Principles and standard work, laboratory procedures and policies. Adheres to all laboratory procedures, policies and Job Guidance Sheets. Meet department defined turnaround times by working collaboratively with all parts of the process. Gives constructive input to improve processes. Follows CAP and all regulatory guidelines, demonstrating consistent adherence to national safety goals. Shows improvement in decreasing common verified errors. Maintains a professional knowledge base of laboratory science by accumulating the minimum CEUs required per year . Participates in departmental meetings, inservices, & committees (quality assurance, safety, infection control).
Communicates positively about Alegent Health and with all lab staff, nurses, doctors, patients, & clinic staff. Respectfully acknowledges those not normally in your work area, and those communicating to you. Respond to all requests in an appropriate timeframe. Utilizes WOW and CARE tools. Smiles and has eye contact with those in work environment. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment. Shares responsibility for keeping workplace clean, safe, and in good repair.Experience
Required: None. Preferred: One year in applicable section of laboratory.Education/Licensure
Required: Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent.
AND
Registered by the ASCP or NCA (Bachelor's degree not required if registered before 1960), if educated in the United States or ASCP eligible. **Employees hired before May 1, 2003 are grandfathered into the previous requirements and are exempt from the necessary registration.OR
Have had their academic degrees obtained outside the United State and its territories vaildated as equivalent to those granted by an accredited college or university in the United States by an agency that specializes in this service.OR
Meet the requirements of highly complex testing by CLIA'88.OR
Successsfully completed an officiail U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 week duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specilalist (Laboratory Technician).
OR
Have previously qualified or could have qualified as a technician under 493.1491 on or before February 28, 1992.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Problem solving skills are required. Communication skills are required. Performing scientific testing on laboratory instruments is required. Knowledge of particular testing to be performed is desired. Ability to use lab equipment, general clerical equipment, telephones and computers is required. Job requires continuous reading skills, verbal communication skills and written communication skills.
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