Medical Lab Tech

Knox Community Hospital

Career Department

Laboratory

Status

Full Time or Part Time

Shift

2:30pm- 11:00pm

Average Weekly Hours

40

Contact

Employment Specialists

Phone

740.393.9612

740.393.9643

Email

careers@knoxcommhosp.org

JOB SUMMARY

A Medical Laboratory Technician performs laboratory tests to aid in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Assists in collection, processing, and analysis of test ordered by a physician. Delivers accurate test results to aid the doctor in his/her diagnosis.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine/complex tests in areas of the laboratory using highly technical instrumentation.
• Correlates unexpected lab test results with disease states or apply scientific principle theory of testing procedure for instruments, reagents, quality control to determine the rationale behind unexpected or inconceivable results.
• Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots and repairs instruments to ensure the smooth operation of the laboratory.
• Recognizes, identifies and resolves problems and issues that arise without direct supervision.
• Sets up and assists with the development of in-house protocols for new procedures from manufacturer’s instructions and established references.
• Actively participates in Laboratory Quality Assurance activities with emphasis on assuring compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies. Informs other staff of changes that occur.
• Evaluates new instruments and procedures and provides feedback on ways to improve service delivery.
• Maintains quality control programs and takes appropriate action to resolve unacceptable values.
• Maintains inventory control to assure adequate supplies and reagents needed for operation.
• Maintains and supports computer information systems by entering data, analyzing, verifying, and printing reports; accessing patient and testing information and providing assistance with this information to hospital staff.
• Writes standard operating procedures, prepares reports, and reviews testing results.
• Actively participates in laboratory and/or hospital committees and activities such as continuing education and customer service teams.
• Notifies provider of critical results within acceptable timeframes.
• Process specimens for reference laboratory.

Requirements Include

• MLT(ASCP) and an associate degree; OR
• Must successfully pass MLT registry within 6 months of employment.
• Current CPR certification preferred.

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