Monument Health
Location
Deadwood, South Dakota
Salary
$24 - $40 / HOUR
The Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist is responsible for collecting and preparing biological specimens for analysis while ensuring the integrity of the samples. They perform routine laboratory tests, maintain equipment calibration, and report accurate results to physicians in a timely manner.
Candidates must hold an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related science, or have completed a military medical laboratory course. Certification as an MLT or MLS through ASCP, AMT, or equivalent is required.
Essential Functions: Collects and prepares biological specimens for analyses using appropriate techniques and maintains the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test being performed. Determines acceptability of specimens within established guidelines, avoiding hemolysis, QNS, and wrong anticoagulant use. Performs all applicable testing with quality, speed, and accuracy according to established protocols and procedures. Evaluates specimen integrity and ascertains suitability for testing. Performs test analysis and reports test results in a timely manner meeting the expectations of physicians. Ensures prompt reporting of patient results for assigned department. Investigates problems involving collection, result reporting, and turn-around-time. Organizes department workload for maximum efficiency. Evaluates and interprets test results according to individual test specifications, performing necessary calculations; applies laboratory results to disease and/or patient therapy. Ensures initial calibration and standardization of equipment by applying criteria of acceptable functions and performance limits (i.e., precision, reproducibility, accuracy). Answers telephone promptly and courteously, identifying self and section. Demonstrates good judgment in directing phone calls/questions to appropriate section. Ensures smooth transition of duties within current shift and for oncoming shift by receiving pertinent information and conveying to other Healthcare personnel accurately and efficiently. Demonstrates the willingness and ability to instruct other staff and students. All other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Required: Education - Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Associates degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science. Or high school graduate or equivalent and have successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupation specialty of medical laboratory specialist (laboratory technician) Certification - Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technology (AMT), or Military Laboratory Specialist Preferred: Education - Bachelors degree in chemical, physical, or biologic Sciences or Clinical Laboratory Science Certification - Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)/American Medical Technology (AMT) or Health and Human Services (HEW) Experience - 1+ years of Laboratory Experience Physical Requirements: Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Job Category Diagnostics Job Family Laboratory Shift Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department Employee Type Regular 60 Monument Health Lead Deadwood Hospital Make a difference. Every day. Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Learn more about a rewarding career at Monument Health. Click the "Get Started" button below to tell us more about yourself.
