Medical Laboratory Technician – MLT

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technician to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of laboratory results. This position requires a strong foundation in laboratory techniques, data management, and specimen processing. As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will contribute to patient care by performing various assays and utilizing aseptic techniques in a laboratory environment.

Duties including but not limited to:

• Perform a full range of clinical laboratory tests in any one or a combination of the following sections of the laboratory: hematology, chemistry, cytology, histotechnology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, phlebotomy or transfusion and blood bank.
• Determine the suitability of specimens for analysis. Prepare specimens for analysis and ensure that the physiologic state of the properties is maintained.
• Prepare reagents and primary reference materials as necessary. Calibrate, standardize, adjust, and maintain instruments. Verify correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks. Identify the cause of common problems and make simple repairs.
• Recognize and react to indicators of malfunction. Locate and implement corrections. Obtain analytical data, convert to prescribed unit of reporting, as necessary, and correlate data to verify results.
• Conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products and maintain proper records for quality control and quality assurance reports. Required to learn or relearn procedures for performing laboratory testing according to the procedures at your place of duty.
• Prepare specimens for transport to MTF laboratory or for mail out. Prepare biological waster for proper disposal.
• Use various clinical automation systems as required, such as, but not limited to the laboratory information system and DMHRSi, Laboratory personnel shall receive training prior to commenting services.
• Required to work in shipping, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, transfusion service and phlebotomy.
• Required to perform quality control procedures, manual enter or transfer results to laboratory information system, certify results, cancel laboratory order, learn to run specimen if laboratory information system is down.
• Perform all duties in such a manner that they meet all Joint commission Standards.
• Perform a full range of clinical laboratory tests in any one or a combination of the following section of the laboratory; hematology, chemistry, cytology, histotechnology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, phlebotomy or transfusion and blood bank as outlined in the Task Order.

Experience

• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory setting Must have completed a min of six-month rotation through all sections of a medical lab as part of training required for certification.
• Proficiency in various laboratory techniques and equipment operation is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have BLS (Basic life Support) via the American Heart Association

Join us in making a difference in patient care through accurate laboratory testing and analysis. If you are passionate about contributing to the healthcare field, we encourage you to apply for this vital role as a Medical Laboratory Technician.