Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs

Responsible for performing in a professional and courteous manner, with little or no supervision, laboratory procedures required to assure service of the highest quality to both the patients and staff.

Responsibilities and Duties

Responsible for greeting and courteously providing assistance to all individuals entering the clinic. Able to perform all laboratory tests offered in-house in a professional and efficient manner. Ensures that all discrepancies in either laboratory results, controls, or equipment are reported to the laboratory manager or person left in charge. Handles all patients an their bodily fluids according to OSHA regulations. Adheres to all confidentiality protocols when referring to the patients and their results. Conducts periodic inventory of work area(s) to aid laboratory manager in keeping al working inventory of necessary supplies. Assists with phlebotomy procedures and the necessary paperwork needed to log in/out results. Manage work flow activities of the patient, patient results, and patient encounter. Promotes a service orientation to all persons (patients, employees, or visitors) who come to the clinic. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Working knowledge of the principles of laboratory clinical medical technology. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Knowledge of the four major disciplines of laboratory practice (clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, and microbiology). Ability to exercise judgment in unusual or stressful situations. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Bilingual English/Spanish.

Required Education

Completed an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician Program and have one year laboratory experience or Completion of an Associated Degree or 60 semester hours of college course work including 36 hours in biological and physical sciences. Certified as Medical Laboratory Technician.

Required Experience

One year after completing an accredited Medical Technician Program or Three years full-time laboratory experience which include four months in each of the four disciplines of laboratory practice (clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohematology and microbiology.)