Medical Lab Technician (MLT) or Medical Technologist (MT)
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DescriptionFLSA Employment Status: Nonexempt/Hourly JOB SUMMARY Performs manual and automated routine blood tests. Prepares specimens for microscope examination. The MLT will perform routine clinical laboratory tests done in hematology, chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, immunology and coagulation.Reporting Structure: Reports to the Director of Laboratory Services and/or Medical Technologist (MT). MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSEducationHigh School Diploma or GED required. Some college training or Associate degree preferred.Work ExperienceMust have one (1) year MLT work experience.License/CertificationBoard of Registry of the American Society for Clinical PathologyBasic Life Support (BLS),Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS),Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI),CORE COMPETENCIES Mission, VisionCore Values/Standards of ConductAIDET/Organizational ExpectationsSafetyQualityFlexibilityCustomer ServiceDiversity and InclusionFinanceAbuse and Neglect of Adult PatientAbuse and Neglect of Pediatric PatientAcute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain ProtocolsBiohazard WasteCC Hand HygieneJOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES Knowledge of centrifuges and other laboratory services equipmentFamiliar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.Good judgment to plan, organize and accomplish goals.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSOperates laboratory equipment including centrifuges, dry bath incubators, and blood bank refrigeratorsKeeps the laboratory and all equipment cleanPrepares the laboratory equipment and specimens for testsCollects patient's body fluids for lab test and analysisAnalyzes and records test results in order to issue reports that utilize graphs, charts, and narrativesPerforms blood counts and blood tests for transfusion purposesAssists medical laboratory technologists in less complex laboratory tests and proceduresOTHER DUTIES May perform other related duties as required.PHYSICAL DEMANDSProlonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift.Must be able to see with corrective eye wearMust be able to hear clearly with assistanceMay be exposed to infectious and contagious diseasesAble to handle emergency and/or crisis situationsMay be required to wear protective equipment as necessaryTransferring, repositioning patients.Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient care functions.Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens. PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTSActivityOccasionally (1-33%)Frequently (34% to 66%)Continuously (67% to 100%)SittingXWalkingXStandingXBendingXSquattingXClimbingXKneelingXTwistingXLiftingXCarryingXPushingXI, (Print Name) have received a copy of this job description.The following signature indicates that I have read and understand all aspects of the job description, and I assert that I am not aware of any reason that would prevent me from performing all job responsibilities under the conditions described. Further, my signature indicates that, upon accepting employment at HMC, I agree to perform the job duties as listed in this job description and all other duties as required.Employee SignatureDate