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Medical Lab Technician (MLT)
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A Medical Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories, which provide information for medical patient diagnosis and treatment. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results; receives, types, tests, and records blood bank inventories.
$48,928 / year median in Alabama
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Medical Lab Technician (MLT) Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center • Chemistry Anniston , AL Allied Health full-time , evenings/nights , 5p-5a Req # 15937 Weekends?: Yes Under the direction of the Department Supervisor, performs, interprets and correlates clinical laboratory tests, procedures and associated tasks in all disciplines of the Clinical Laboratory, by following protocols to assist in diagnosis, treatment and monitoring. Performs quality control and quality assurance procedures; performs equipment/instruments checks and maintains appropriate records. Expected to utilize complex problem solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems. Performs testing. Reviews results as assigned. Evaluates shifts and trends and correlates results with disease processes. Maintains equipment and notifies appropriate vendors when instrument problems are not resolved. Maintains work environment. Interacts with necessary departments and agencies both within and outside of the hospital. Trains personnel and students as requested. Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Registry with education in an appropriate science program from an accredited college or university, or equivalent. Clinical internship in medical laboratory technology or sufficient experience in a laboratory setting. Must have BLS/CPR by the American Heart Association. Apply Share Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn