Medical Lab Technician $5000 Sign-On Bonus

$5000 Sign-On Bonus plus Relocation Assistance with 36 Month Commitment.

HRRMC Laboratory department is seeking a Full-Time Medical Lab Technician. This position is scheduled for 32 hours /week and will include weekends.

SCOPE STATEMENT:

MLT's provide information for patient diagnosis and treatment by performing laboratory tests in a variety of laboratory sections including, but not limited to; toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, serology, urinalysis, microbiology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES PER AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
1. Performs all patient testing per protocol in all laboratory departments
2. Performs established protocol for instrument preventive maintenance/function verification.
3. Organizes work load so as to complete testing in the most appropriate manner.
4. Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses
5. Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
6. Adheres to established quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations performed.
7. Adheres to the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance and is responsible for assuring that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate.
8. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the technical supervisor, clinical consultant or director.
9. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
10. Follow established protocol in maintaining records of patient test results and calling of critical test results.
11. Responsible to review all testing performed during their shift to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
12. Assist with section supervisor duties as assigned under the direct supervision of the laboratory supervisor
I. Specimen collection/clerical
A. Collect Specimens
1. Explain rationale for laboratory tests and patient preparation to patients.
2. Collect all types of specimens following prescribed guidelines.
3. Evaluate and solve problems related to specimen collection.
B. Perform Pre-analytic specimen handling
1. Accession and distribute specimens to laboratory departments according to prescribed guidelines.
2. Measure, aliquot and label specimens when appropriate.
3. Prepare samples for transport to reference laboratory.
4. Evaluate and solve problems related to pre-analytic specimen handling.
C. Perform Receptionist/Clerk functions
1. Answer and direct phone calls.
2. Complete laboratory requisitions & billing forms.
3. Follow laboratory's procedures for reporting, retrieving and maintaining records of patient test results.
4. Evaluate and solve problems related to billing and laboratory records.
5. Use computers to manage data through input, storage and retrieval.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum of Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician (Chemical or Biological Sciences) or Medical Laboratory technician from an accredited institution.

Two years’ experience preferred, but not required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

National recognized laboratory certification such as ASCP, NCA or AMT is required within six months of hire

Current BLS certification

Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life and AD&D Insurance Policies, LTD Policy, Flex Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, REACH Air Membership, Employer Matching Retirement Funds and Paid Time Off.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a negative drug screen test*, criminal background check, reference checks, and infection prevention procedures: TB test, Flu Shot, immunization records, and acknowledgement of policies.

Apply Online: www.hrrmc.com