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Medical Technologist (MLS/MT/MLT) - Microbiology

Kettering Health

#Quality Control #Healthcare #Microbiology #Calibration #Diagnostic Testing #MLT #MLS #ASCP #AMT #NAACLS

Quick overview

Perform accurate microbiology testing, report results timely, and maintain laboratory equipment and quality control standards. Responsibilities also include preparing samples, notifying caregivers of critical results, and assisting with staff training and compliance.

Requirements summary

Requires a degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a related science with certification from ASCP or AMT. Candidates must be eligible for national board exams or have completed a NAACLS accredited program.

associate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateQuality ControlMultitaskingStaff TrainingSpecimen HandlingReagent PreparationEquipment CalibrationProficiency TestingMicrobiology TestingAnalyzer OperationCritical Result Reporting

Job description

Job Details Kettering Health Main | Kettering| Part Time| Varied Shifts Position currently working mainly on second shift - 8-hour shifts.
Have flexibility for 10-hour shifts.
Responsibilities & Requirements Job Responsibilities: Performs accurate testing, recognizing abnormal or unusual results.
Reports timely results accurately, in writing, verbally, by fax or computer.
Notifies appropriate persons as necessary.
Performs and records instrument checks, and quality control.
Performs routine equipment maintenance and calibration.
Identifies QC issues and initiates proper corrective action.
Follows instruction for analyzer operation and reagent preparation.
Documents and notifies lab leadership appropriately.
Demonstrates current knowledge of computer functions and departmental policies and procedures.
Actively engages in laboratory communications and staff meetings.
Properly prepares samples for testing, including proper labeling, specimen preservation and transport and safe handling techniques.
Demonstrates and understands the appropriate handling and reporting of proficiency samples.
Notifies appropriate care giver by telephone of critical results and corrected results and documentsnotification in accordance to policy.
Organizes and sets priorities in order to complete work assignments in a timely manner.
Able to multitask.
Teaches procedures for which he/she is deemed competent and evaluates trainees using established forms or examinations.
Understands and applies theory of disease process to testing and test results.
Understands and is able to perform accuracy, precision, and correlation studies for new and/or existingassays.
Provides assistance in areas such as: work schedules, student and staff training, supply inventory, purchasing, performance improvement, and compliance plan.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains as needed and annual competency prior to deadlines, required to perform lab testing.
Job Qualifications: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program or BS/BA program in related science that meets requirements for certification.

Medical Technologist (MLS/MT/MLT) - Microbiology

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