Medical Lab Technician PRN

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, the Medical Laboratory Technician performs a variety of laboratory tests of varying complexity to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement.

• Benefits Eligible:
  No
• Shift Details:
  Variable

• Perform accurate and appropriate testing on laboratory specimens/collections according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Report results in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimen/product problems using standard laboratory technique as required.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, as needed maintenance and calibrations on instruments and equipment to meet all quality requirements
• Conduct verification tests on new products, instruments, procedures which includes comparisons, statistical analysis as requested
• Maintain workflow in clinical laboratory through proficiency in testing and maintaining work areas, supply stock, monitoring and assistance in management of inventory.

• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Organizing
• Reading
• Attention to detail
• Ability to navigate through many technical processes
• Work well as a member of a team
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Teamwork

• Associates degree or at least 60 semester hours of an accredited MLT program along with national certification, MLT (ASCP or approved accrediting agency), or equivalent (military) certification as determined by Manager. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified, Required.
• OR - Completion of course work and internship requirements in a qualified MLT program and eligibility to sit for the BOC. Certification must be completed and documented within 6 months of hire to remain in the registered MLS role, Required.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays and nights, Required.
• Montana Sites must have Montana State License:
  Can apply for temporary state license if waiting to sit for BOC., Required.
• Experience with laboratory information systems, Preferred.
• Experience in relevant areas of the clinical laboratory, Preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use laboratory systems, databases, and spreadsheets. Preferred.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills using email, telephone, and in person, Preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory/medical technology science or chemical, physical, biological, or equivalent. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution. Applicants with chemical, physical, biological science or equivalent bachelor’s degree will be subject to education verification which may include transcript/credit evaluation by Laboratory Services Quality Assurance leadership, Required.
• OR - Completion of course work and internship requirements in a qualified MLS program and eligibility to sit for the BOC. Certification must be completed and documented within 6 months of hire to remain in the registered MLS role, Required.
• Medical Technologist / Medical Lab Scientist ASCP certification or equivalent certification as approved by Manager and Human Resources. Certification must be maintained to remain in job, Required.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays, nights and on-call, Required.
• Montana applicants must have state licensure or temporary state licensure, Required.
• Foreign applicants must submit a foreign transcript evaluation by an acceptable agency approved by Laboratory Quality Assurance, Required.
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers at sites that require certification, Required.

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms,…