Medical Lab Technician (MLT) Afternoon Brookwood

Baptist Health • Homewood, AL

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About The Position

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (MLT)
Position SummaryPerforms moderately complex general laboratory testing in the area(s) of licensure under the direction of a Medical Technologist.
SHIFT:
This role will be supporting the lab on second shift:
11AM-7:30PM

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician.
• Associate degree in related field.
• Current Alabama license as a Clinical Laboratory Technician by Alabama Department of Health.
• Certified in area(s) of laboratory where assigned.
• None.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports routine laboratory testing following established policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality oflaboratory results within established timeframes.
• Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
• Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Demonstrates computer system proficiency including ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
• Ensures proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.
• Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver.
• Regularly reports all unusual findings to the immediate supervisor.
• Regularly reports work activities and pending work to the oncoming technologist.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, stateand local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Assumes one or more of the following responsibilities under the supervision of the Medical Technologist or Team Leader:supply/reagent ordering or preparation, primary operator of minor instrumentation, projects, or teaching/training.
• Performs specimen collection procedures, specimen receiving and processing as required.
• Answers the telephone and greets guests to the department.
• Maintains current job knowledge in order to effectively instruct students or other personnel.
• Responsible for an active role in the laboratory quality improvement program including performance and evaluation of keyquality indicators.
• Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Practices infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital and departmental matters at all times.
• Perform other duties as directed under supervision of Medical Technologist or Team Leader.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree