Medical Laboratory Technician Senior

General Information Department Laboratory Elmore Hospital Position Type Full-Time Shift Variable Job

ID 141292

City Mountain Home State ID Category Laboratory Services Description & Requirements The Medical Laboratory Technician Senior is responsible for performing complex tests in clinical laboratories for use in treatment and diagnosis of diseases. Handles complex issues and problems and possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter. Relies on experience and judgment to plan work and accomplish goals as demonstrated by their flexibility and critical thinking within established processes and departmental procedures. The Medical Laboratory Technician Senior also serves as a mentor and resource for the team, providing training and technical guidance to lower-level staff while contributing to process improvements and high standards of patient care.

• Performs tests on specimens in an accurate, organized and prioritized manner following laboratory procedures and policies to ensure quality and time guidelines in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements. May serve as a subject matter expert for more complex procedures.
• Collects a variety of specimens as required by specific section needs, with skill and sensitivity to needs of the patient.
• Ensures specimens are properly identified, collected, labeled and stored.
• Performs instrument maintenance according to section procedures.
• Independently perform advance and/or more complex Quality Control, Linearity, Calibration, and Delta Checks on laboratory equipment.
• Maintains inventory of supplies.
• Follows department policy maintaining all necessary records and documentation.
• Ensures input is accurate and complete.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qu alifications:

Education:

Associate of Science or completion of an official military medical laboratory training course + 4 years MLT experience.

• Experience:

  2 years of experience.

• Certification:

  Medical Lab Technician (ASCP_MLT or AMT_MLT). What's In It For You At St. Luke's, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission
• and this includes our own SLHS team.

We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals. St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

• Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.