Medical Laboratory Technician II

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- ** Job Description Summary
** Medical Lab Technicians (MLT) support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. MLTs prepare specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform specialized laboratory tests, perform quality control, troubleshoot quality control errors and maintenance procedures, recognize and evaluate computer data problems, troubleshoot laboratory instruments, perform preventative maintenance, communicate technical information to medical and lay persons, assist with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participate in continuing education, recognize normal and abnormal values, and model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.

MLT Advanced technicians perform additional job duties including:  Performing Quality Assurance activities, Implementing new Testing/instrumentation, and Developing and reviewing processes and procedures.
This position is Third shift (8 nights Wednesday - Wednesday 9:30PM - 8:00AM, with 6 nights off). Shift differential will apply to this role!
** Entity
* * Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
** Worker Type
** Employee
* * Worker Sub-Type
** Regular
* * Cost Center
** CC000396 CHS - Diagnostic Microbiology (Main)
** Pay Rate Type
** Hourly
* * Pay Grade
** Health-24
** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 40
* * Work Shift
** Nights (United States of America)
** Job Description
** Medical Lab Technicians (MLT) support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. MLTs prepare specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform specialized laboratory tests, perform quality control, troubleshoot quality control errors and maintenance procedures, recognize and evaluate computer data problems, troubleshoot laboratory instruments, perform preventative maintenance, communicate technical information to medical and lay persons, assist with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participate in continuing education, recognize normal and abnormal values, and model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.

MLT Advanced technicians perform additional job duties including:  Performing Quality Assurance activities, Implementing new Testing/instrumentation, and Developing and reviewing processes and procedures.
** Additional

Job Description
*
* Education:

Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.

Experience:

At least one year of clinical experience. Certification:
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent.

NOTE:

* This is a Career Ladder Position.  Internal candidates are required to submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements.  External candidates are required to complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 90 days in position.
** If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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