Mercy Health·Oberlin, Ohio
Perform routine and complex laboratory diagnostic tests on blood, tissue, and bodily fluids to assist physicians in patient diagnosis. Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment while ensuring accuracy through quality control programs.
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Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLT) – Allen Hospital
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
Medical Lab Technicians (MLT) assist physicians and other specialists by performing all aspects of testing on blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids, the results of which can then be used to diagnose and treat patients. Confirms test results and provides the physician with data necessary to make appropriate determinations.
Essential Job Functions
Performs routine, moderate, and highly complex laboratory diagnostic tests.
Confirms test results and provides the physician with data necessary to determine the presence, extent, cause, and treatment of disease.
Follows quality control programs, assuring the accuracy and reliability of test results.
Performs, records, and evaluates Quality Control.
Monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and equipment.
Assist with training of new employees and students in the use of lab equipment and testing procedures.
Performs computer function on both Lab Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS).
Participates in continuing education in respective areas of expertise.
Assists with inventory control.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
MLT Medical Laboratory Technician Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required) for BSMH.
Must have one of the following: Associates, Medical Lab Technology
Completed at least 60 semester hours (including six hours of chemistry and six of biology) of academic credit from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency and have successfully completed a medical lab technician program by a nationally accredited agency
Completed a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the past ten years
Work Experience: 2 years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting (preferred)
*Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
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Requires an Associate degree in Medical Lab Technology or equivalent academic credit and a valid MLT certification (preferably ASCP). Two years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting is preferred.
Market context
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