Medical Lab Technicians - New Grads - All Locations
On-siteBaton Rouge, Louisiana, United States or New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Receive and prepare specimens according to standard protocols, perform analytical laboratory tests and calculations, and execute quality control procedures required for test performance. Calibrate, maintain, and monitor laboratory equipment while performing phlebotomy procedures as appropriate. Troubleshoot issues with general supervision and telephone access to a Medical Technologist, ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance guidelines and maintaining confidentiality of patient information. Maintain competency and adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy and communicating clearly.
Required Qualifications
- Associates Degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science
- military MLT certificate
- Current license in the state of practice (if applicable)
- ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification as Medical Lab Technician
- computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally
- proficiency with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
- Must be able to lift 20 pounds of force occasionally
- Must be able to lift 10 pounds of force frequently
- Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force constantly
- Must be able to walk or stand to a significant degree
- Must be able to sit most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls
- Must be able to work at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials
- Must be able to work in an area where patients enter
- Must be able to work directly with patients
- Must be able to work with specimens that could contain communicable diseases
- Must be able to receive, transport, store, prepare, dispense, administer, clean, and/or dispose of contaminated waste
- Must be able to remain knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements
- Must be able to ensure compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards
- Must be able to report any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct
- Must be able to ensure patient/employee safety
- Must be able to ensure patient privacy
- Must be able to ensure compliance with compliance-related concerns
- Must be able to adapt behavior to the specific patient population
- Must be able to respect for privacy
- Must be able to request permissions
- Must be able to communicate style
- Must be able to perform phlebotomy procedures as appropriate
- Must be able to perform quality control procedures required for test performance
- Must be able to calibrate, maintain and monitor laboratory equipment
- Must be able to work under general supervision
- Must be able to have telephone access to a Medical Technologist when troubleshooting problems
- Must be able to perform analytical laboratory tests and calculations according to section requirements and protocols
- Must be able to receive and prepare specimens according to standard protocols and procedures
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of patient related information
Desired Qualifications
- Hospital or Clinical Laboratory Testing experience
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