Medical Lab Technician Position Available In Baldwin, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: A Lab Technician performs routine medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention. Responsibilities include setting up and maintaining lab equipment, analyzing test results, and consulting with pathologists for final diagnoses. Essential skills include communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving. Requirements include a high school diploma, 3-5 years of experience, and MLT or Bachelor's degree with ASCP or AMT certification. The job is at a 150-bed hospital, with a 1st shift from Monday to Friday.
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Lab Technician Job Description The main function of a lab technician is to perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. A typical lab technician may work under the supervision of a medical technologist. Responsibilities Set up, adjust, maintain, and clean medical laboratory equipment. Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices. Analyze, gather, and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs, and narratives. Obtain specimens, cultivate, isolate, and identify microorganisms for analysis. Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities. Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found. Essential Skills Verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail. Problem-solving skills. Basic ability to work independently and manage time. Basic knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries and diseases. Basic ability to analyze data and accurately document and record results. Additional Skills & Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree in medical technology or vocational training preferred. 3-5 years of experience required. Medical laboratory skills in Chemistry and Hematology. MLT or Bachelor’s degree, ASCP or AMT certification required. Generalist experience in lab testing in all areas of the lab. Core lab experience in Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Urine, and blood bank (blood bank experience is a plus). Ability to multi-task. Work Environment The position requires working in a 150-bed hospital. The shift is 1st (7am-3:30pm) from Monday to Friday. The candidate will be working alone during the shift. Instruments in use include Siemens Vista 1500, Sysmex XN-200, Sysmex
CS-2500, IRIS
iQ200, Nova Stat Profile Prime, and Cepheid GeneXpert.
