MEDICAL TECH (MLT/MT)

This is a

Full Time Position Compensation Range:

$28.16 TO $42.24

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, Paid Time Off Position Classification:

Non-Exempt Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

N/A Position-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with the Laboratory Manager in compliance and regulatory initiatives.
• Positive and supportive team member to hospital and TMHMC staff.
• Participates in interdepartmental process improvements and process evaluation.
• Attends monthly staff meetings.
• Acts as an internal consultant and educator to clinic & hospital staff in areas of expertise as needed.
• Demonstrates a professional and caring attitude to patients and coworkers.
• Strives to ensure continual compliance with Departmental and Hospital Policies and Procedures and State and Federal Regulations.
• Participates in mandatory in-services.
• Adheres to policies and procedures for infection control, HIPAA, safety, and risk management.
• Maintains par level supplies and restocks as needed.
• Writes/amends/reviews updates policies and procedures to reflect practice and regulatory requirements.
• Adheres to all safety protocols.
• Proficient in Laboratory Information System (LIS) operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoots results and correlates with diagnosis.
• Coordinates and participates in proficiency testing.
• Critical values: identify, repeat, and report to the proper person and document.
• Proficiency in the operation of all analyzers and laboratory equipment.
• Performs routine urinalysis (UA) procedures and backup tests.
• Proficiently and accurately performs micro procedures.
• Performs routine/special hematology procedures.
• Performs routine/special blood bank procedures.
• Performs routine/special chemistry procedures.
• Performs routine/special serology and coagulation procedures.
• Maintains professional physician interaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Organization-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represents the organization in a positive, professional manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
• Adheres to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and responsibilities effectively.
• Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates in departmental and organizational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.
• Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
• Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving, with a valid driver's license).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.

EDUCATION, LICENSURE

(S), AND

CERTIFICATION

(S) Required Preferred ☒ ☐ Must have an Associate's degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution or equivalent. Refer to CLIA guidelines for testing personnel for explanation of equivalency. Standard; Testing Personnel Qualifications §493.1489(b)(2). ☒ ☐ Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire).

EXPERIENCE

Required Preferred ☐ ☒ Medical terminology