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

Cape Cod Healthcare

#Quality Control #Phlebotomy #Patient Care #Healthcare #Diagnostic Tests #Specimen Processing #Microbiology #Laboratory

Quick overview

Perform diagnostic tests across various laboratory sections including blood bank, hematology, and microbiology while ensuring accurate documentation and quality control. Maintain laboratory equipment, manage supplies, and provide professional service to patients and staff.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's degree for MT or an Associate's degree for MLT in a relevant science field from an accredited institution. Candidates must hold or be eligible for ASCP or equivalent certification.

bachelor degreeassociate degreeDocumentationPhlebotomyMicrobiologyChemistryHematologySerologyQuality controlCoagulationData processingPatient interactionLaboratory equipment maintenanceDiagnostic testingBlood bankSpecimen handlingClinical microscopy

Job description

Must be courteous to patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and other employees of the organization.
Responsible for assigned areas of laboratory activities.
Shall maintain proficiency and perform diagnostic tests in any of the areas of the laboratory to include: Blood bank, Serology, Coagulation, Hematology, Chemistry, clinical Microscopy and Microbiology.
When assigned to the section the M.T. will perform diagnostic tests in conformance with the laboratory procedure and physician order; initiate follow up as necessary to confirm an order; draw venous or capillary blood from patients as required; receive other body fluids or specimens from inpatients and outpatients; package specimens together with pertinent information arrange for delivery to reference laboratory; and prioritize requests according to need and conditions.
Record, file, and check all laboratory results and effectively communicate as soon as possible all required results to appropriate personnel.
Ensure proper reporting of all charges and data-processing copies.
Complete periodic proficiency survey tests and record required reports.
Maintain confidentiality of all patient reports and distribute to those authorized.
Interact with public, patients, and other professionals in a discrete, polite, and professional manner.
Prepare and set-up equipment for various tests, assure proper calibration of equipment.
Operate within established control parameters for all laboratory test.
Ensure constant documentation and retention of all quality control data.
Perform and record daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks on all laboratory equipment.
Practice efficient economical use of laboratory supplies and reagents.
Ensure adequate availability of required supplies and reagents and communicate to appropriate supervisory personnel when necessary.
Keep abreast of new developments in the field of clinical laboratory, including procedures, techniques, equipment and computers.
Has ability to learn and perform new procedures established in the clinical laboratory.
Maintain work area in a neat, clean and orderly condition at all times.
Assist in work performed by MLT; orientation of all new personnel; training of students, and instruction to nontechnical personnel.

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

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