Medical Lab Tech

Category: Lab City: Paris State: Tennessee

8 - Other Shift

Responsible for performing and reporting assigned laboratory tests to provide diagnostic data for the treatment and/or diagnosis of disease. Under the direct supervision of a section supervisor responsible for the assigned shift as scheduled. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call back by the department as designated by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs routine and special laboratory tests in designated areas of the laboratory. Evaluates and reports test results as instructed by test procedure or section procedure. Performs reagent and instrument quality control and records results, and reports problems to supervisory personnel as instructed in procedures and assists in resolving them.

Performs and maintains records of preventive maintenance on assigned instruments. Inventories, receives, and stores supplies for assigned areas. Obtains specimens from patients for laboratory procedures.

Contributes to the positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department. RCRA Hazardous Waste Management for Generators Certification will be provided to staff assigned to handle hazardous waste (alcohols, xylene, and stain) to the hazardous waste drum collection area on the dock. Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Associate’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from a NACCLS approved program or equivalent. LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION: MLT (ASCP) or equivalent Must obtain TN State License within six months of hire date. Maintain State of TN licensure by completing continuing education as required by State of not less than 12 CE hours annually.

Knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures normally acquired by 3 months to one year of on-the-job training and orientation. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Skill and proficiency in the technical field of Medical Laboratory Technology as acquired through a two-year Associate of Science Degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician. INTERPERSONAL

Communication and verbal skills to schedule procedures, report results, and obtain patient information with Nursing personnel on a frequent basis and with physicians and office staff on an occasional basis. Interpersonal skills with patients to perform special tests in the Laboratory on an occasional basis. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specified needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit/area/department's policies, procedures, and/or Quality Plus Plan.

Ages of patients served are neonate through geriatric. Contributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the department. NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.