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MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician)/ MT (Medical Technologist) ASCP Eligible/ MT (Medical Technologist) ASCP Certified

Cape Cod Healthcare

#Quality Control #Phlebotomy #Microbiology #Clinical Laboratory #MLT #Hematology #Chemistry #CAP

Quick overview

Perform clinical laboratory testing across various departments including Blood Bank, Hematology, and Microbiology while ensuring quality control and instrument maintenance. Assist in supervisory tasks, test validations, and the training of new hires and students.

Requirements summary

Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a related science field. Candidates must be ASCP or NCA certified or eligible for certification.

associate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateQuality ControlPatient CarePhlebotomyPreventive MaintenanceSpecimen ProcessingMicrobiologyReagent PreparationLaboratory Information SystemsChemistryHematologyInstrument TroubleshootingBlood BankingClinical TestingData TranscriptionCAP StandardsNCCLS Standards

Job description

1.
Ensures the satisfaction of all users of the department's services, both internal and external and seeks to continually improve customer service and satisfaction.
2.
Performs clinical testing in conformance with all the Laboratory procedures and physician orders in any of the Laboratory areas assigned; Blood Bank, Serology, Coagulation, Hematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, Clinical Microscopy and Microbiology.
3.
Maintains proficiency in all areas of Laboratory assigned.

4. Prepares reagents, standards, controls, stains and culture media as necessary. 5. Performs instrument troubleshooting as necessary and preventive maintenance as scheduled. 6. Accurately transcribes completed test data for reporting. 7. Makes recommendations for improvements in quality and/or efficiency to the immediate supervisor. 8. Assists section supervisor.
Serves as a technical reference in the supervisor's absence.
Participates in the competency assessment as appropriate. 9. Assists the Section Supervisor in the maintenance of the Quality Control program to include:
Troubleshoot and approval primary rule failures
Verification of QC methods; new and periodic
Review of daily and periodic QC data
Review of reagent and maintenance QC
Collect and summarize monthly statistical data 10. Participates in the test validations, instrument interfaces and other laboratory information systems projects. 11. Assists Section Supervisor in maintaining assigned Procedure Manuals in compliance with CAP and NCCLS standards and review the manuals as necessary and at least annually. 12. Performs functions of the LST job descriptions as needed to include:
All data processing functions
Answers phones
Verifies in-coming specimens with courier
Prepares specimens for shipment to intra-system sites and references labs; makes necessary arrangements for transportation. 13. Practice efficient and economical use of laboratory supplies; checks the inventory, orders supplies and restocks upon arrival. 14. Participated in teaching practical and theoretical principles of test procedures to new hires and students. 15. Obtains appropriate blood specimens from patients of all ages. 16. Maintains confidentiality of information deemed confidential. 17. Maintains harmonious and cooperative relations with fellow employees, medical staff, patients and guests and serves effectively as part of the Laboratory team in performing professional service to patients. 18. Maintains work benches, testing areas and other work areas in a clean, sanitary and free of clutter condition for the safety of patients, guests and staff. 19. Maintains professional growth and development through approved seminars workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise and comply with contact hour requirements as defined and approved by the ASCP or NCA. 20. Has the ability to learn and perform new procedures established in the clinical laboratory. 21. Maintains a thorough knowledge of departmental and Hospital policies and procedures as they pertain to the job, including the fire and disaster plans. 22. Performs other work related duties and activities as assigned or requested.

MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician)/ MT (Medical Technologist) ASCP Eligible/ MT (Medical Technologist) ASCP Certified

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MLT, Grade 13

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