Medical Laboratory Technician - Laboratory - Evening - FT

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport -
Gulfport, MS

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Immunological assays
Laboratory safety
Quality records maintenance
Electronic health records (EHR) management
Laboratory equipment performance testing and validation
Immunological laboratory techniques
Safety regulations
Microbiology testing
Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures
No experience needed
Laboratory test results documentation
Medical diagnostic testing
Laboratory reports
Biochemical laboratory techniques
Laboratory quality control records management
Clinical data entry
Hematology
Laboratory compliance
Laboratory preventive maintenance
Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
Laboratory specimen handling
Infection control regulations
Patient interaction
Microbiological analysis
Equipment testing
Medical lab results review
Chemical testing
Associate's degree
Clinical chemistry testing
Blood work assessment

Full Job Description

The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing routine testing in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratory areas to aid physicians and clinical care teams in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient.

Responsible for performing laboratory procedures to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease or disease processes
- Performs diagnostic and serological testing for interpretation or therapeutic intervention as requested
- Performs various microscopic, chemical, hematological, immunologic, or bacteriologic assays according to established standards
- Completes all testing within the established time frame to aid in the treatment of the patient
- Ensures quality control in processing specimens, ensure appropriate sampling and maintain accurate record keeping
- Verifies equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting; calibrates equipment utilizing approved testing procedures
- Complies with all laboratory policies and regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control
Communicates patient and health care information to the appropriate health care provider
- Identifies and communicates abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel or health care provider
- Reports all critical tests and critical results to the appropriate health care provider in a timely manner
- Compiles and records test results into the electronic health record

Education:

Associate's Degree from a NAACLS accredited Medical Lab Technician (MLT) program, or have completed equivalent military training as an MLT. Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or equivalent certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). Certification is required upon hire or must be obtained within three months of hire.

Experience:

None

Skills:

Multitasking, time-management, and organization

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