Medical Laboratory Technician

Company: Texas Nursing Services
Location: Nashville
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Full timePOSITION SUMMARY :The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) utilizes skills and training to perform test of samples of blood, urine and other body fluids to obtain information utilized in diagnosis and evaluation of patient medical status. Participates in Performance Improvement activities to assure continuous Quality Improvement. Maintains cultural and diversity awareness when dealing with patients, visitors, co-workers and all other customers. Promotes a supportive, teamwork-oriented environment. Fulfills departmental responsibilities with the long-range plan, mission, vision and values of Southern Hills Medical Center.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES: - - - - - - - Is proficient with information system computer functions relative to job duties. - - - - - - - Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in the performance of accurate and timely laboratory testing. - - - - - - - Work is organized and performed according to section procedure manual so that the other personnel can follow workflow. - - - - - - - Proficiency testing samples are analyzed according to instructions and are completed within the allowable time frame. - - - - - - - Utilizes sound judgement to appropriately seek guidance from medical technologist, supervisors, department head, and medical director in the review and interpretation of clinical laboratory data. - - - - - - - Consistently completes all requires records/documentation pertaining to patient results. - - - - - - - Performs stat procedures within established turnaround time targets. - - - - - - - Demonstrates the ability to use good judgement and independent thinking in the correlation and interpretation of patient results. (Including performing delta checks, etc.). - - - - - - - Reviews pending logs (OSR) and result logs; resolves any outstanding workload or communicates to staff relief. - - - - - - - Performs quality control procedures per protocol and completes necessary documentation. Assures that quality control results are acceptable guidelines and parameters. - - - - - - - Takes pertinent corrective action when the patient, control, standard, calibration and/or proficiency results are not within appropriate guidelines. - - - - - - - Assists Supervisor in meeting department regulatory agency requirements (CAP, etc.) - - - - - - - Equipment is operated correctly and periodic maintenance is performed according to schedule. Demonstrates the ability to perform equipment troubleshooting to resolve basic equipment malfunctions. - - - - - - - - Assists in monitoring reagents and supply inventories and utilizes them appropriately. - - - - - - - Handles all problem and/or critical laboratory specimens/test results according to established procedures and in a timely manner.OTHER: - - - - - - - Performs other duties as assigned. - - - - - - - Practices and adheres to the "Code of Conduct" and "Mission and Value Statement".EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Associates degree and completion of an accredited MLT program OR the equivalent education and experience that qualifies for national registration through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)General CommentsTarget page rate: $19.13 - $27.73 - Based on Years of ExperiencePowered by JazzHR

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