Medical Laboratory Technician/ Medical Technologist, FT

Job Description Summary

"The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs a wide variety of duties in the laboratory. The MLT is responsible for the following:
1) Perform Moderate and High Complexity Testing on blood and all types of body fluid specimens.
2) Ability to work in various areas of the Laboratory (i.e. Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology, etc.)
3) Insure accurate and reliable test results by adhering to instrument maintenance, calibration and quality control procedures.
4) Ability to properly use Laboratory Information System (LIS)
5) Maintains records and statistical data according to regulatory requirements
6) Coordinates with phlebotomy and other hospital staff to ensure proper collection of patient samples
7) Troubleshoot problems with laboratory equipment, test methods, and sample collection
8) Trains new employees and students on laboratory methods, instruments, and policies
9) Ability to communicate patient results and/or problems to Medical or Nursing Staff
10) Good customer service and communication skills
11) Ability to work under pressure of emergency situation
12) Other duties assigned by Supervisor or Laboratory Director
"

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001233 FLO - Lab (FMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

**$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS**

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs a wide variety of duties in the laboratory.  The MLT is responsible for the following:
1) Perform Moderate and High Complexity Testing on blood and all types of body fluid specimens.
2) Ability to work in various areas of the Laboratory (i.e.  Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology, etc.)
3) Insure accurate and reliable test results by adhering to instrument maintenance, calibration and quality control procedures.
4) Ability to properly use Laboratory Information System (LIS)
5) Maintains records and statistical data according to regulatory requirements
6) Coordinates with phlebotomy and other hospital staff to ensure proper collection of patient samples
7) Troubleshoot problems with laboratory equipment, test methods, and sample collection
8) Trains new employees and students on laboratory methods, instruments, and policies
9) Ability to communicate patient results and/or problems to Medical or Nursing Staff
10) Good customer service and communication skills
11) Ability to work under pressure of emergency situation
12) Other duties assigned by Supervisor or Laboratory Director

Additional Job Description

Education: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university. Degree must be in Medical Laboratory Science or one of the biological or chemical sciences. Laboratory training through an accredited laboratory program preferred.

Experience:  One to two years experience working in an accredited laboratory preferred

 Licenses/Certificates: Certification as a laboratory professional by ASCP, AMT, NCA, or HEW preferred

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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