Medical Lab Tech MLS/MLT
Company: Carle Health
Location: Normal
Posted on: March 17, 2023
Job Description:
Position Summary:
The Medical Technologist is responsible for accurately performing
specimen analysis of simple, moderate and highly complex testing,
instrument maintenance and quality control. Other related duties
may include specimen collection, specimen labeling and storing, and
the use of automated and manual equipment for testing. Demonstrates
and applies understanding of scientific theories and principles of
laboratory results to clinical conditions.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Chemical,
Physical or Biological Science. New grads must present diploma
within 12 weeks of hire.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) within 1 year or Medical
Laboratory Scientist (AMT) within 1 year or Medical Technologist
(ASCP) within 1 year or Medical Technologist (AMT) within 1
year.
Essential Functions:
- Performs testing in the clinical laboratory for use in the
treatment and diagnosis of disease using standard techniques and
equipment; perform related duties in laboratory to include storing
and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to
prepare specimens and perform analytical tests. Performs testing
accurately, safely and within established time periods.
- Performs calibrations and routine maintenance on laboratory
equipment and instrumentation according to laboratory
protocols.
- Perform various Quality Control and Quality Assurance
procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external
regulations and protocols. Evaluates acceptability as associated
with department testing.
- Communicates test results and information with internal and
external customers as appropriate in an accurate, timely, effective
and professional manner according to facility policies and
procedures.
- Recognize problems that require additional troubleshooting,
perform troubleshooting or seek additional assistance as
appropriate.
- Successfully participates in all accreditation and other
proficiency testing and annual performance competencies. After
deemed competent in department, assists leadership with signing off
other staff members annual competency.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment by
focusing on multi-tasking and prioritizing workload.
- Complete Continuing Education as required by Lab policy and to
maintain certification if applicable.
- Follows and maintains familiarity with laboratory and
organizational policies and procedures. Reviews as required
- Performs testing in the clinical laboratory for use in the
treatment and diagnosis of disease using standard techniques and
equipment; perform related duties in laboratory to include storing
and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to
prepare specimens and perform analytical tests. Performs testing
accurately, safely and within established time periods.
- Notifies Section Supervisor or Lead Tech of any calibration,
quality control or equipment failures which cannot be immediately
resolved. Follow the laboratory's established corrective action
policies and procedures whenever the test systems are not within
the laboratory's established acceptable level of performance.
Ensure proper corrective action documentation.
- Records, reports and monitors all patient data following proper
validation, procedure and documentation.
- Notifies appropriate laboratory staff when supplies are below
established par levels.
- Recognize test results and instrument function problems that
require additional troubleshooting perform troubleshooting or seek
additional assistance as appropriate.
- Maintain a clean, stocked and safe department. Follows
established laboratory safety procedures in accordance with all
regulatory agencies.
- Performs department and shift specific duties as assigned.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of race,
color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation,
gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or
any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health
participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security
Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland
Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to
confirm work authorization. - For more information:
human.resources@carle.com.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for
all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or
religious exemption will be permitted.
Keywords: Carle Health, Normal , Medical Lab Tech MLS/MLT, Healthcare , Normal, Illinois
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