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Med Center Health

Medical Laboratory Technician

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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.

$52,602 / year median in Kentucky

+11% projected growth

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Position Summary Performs and reports variety of simple to complex laboratory procedures and tests which involve limited independent judgment and interpretation but which require the use of scientific technique and skills to operate certain sophisticated electronic laboratory equipment. Minimum Qualifications Work Experience Previous Medical Laboratory Technician experience preferred. Education Must be eligible for Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) certification as required by the Regulations issued: Federal Register, Vol. 39, No. 183, September 19, 1974. Certifications/Licensure Certification as Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent agency required within one year of hire or placement. Employees hired or placed prior to May 1, 2024 are required to obtain certification within 18 months of hire or placement. Job Specific Performance Standards The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time. Performs venipuncture and capillary collections and processes specimens. Performs and reports EKGs and urinalysis testing. Performs and reports, according to established procedures, a variety of simple to complex laboratory tests and quality control which involve limited independent judgment and interpretation and which utilize mathematical skills, manual dexterity, specific analytical and scientific technique as well as skills to operate certain sophisticated electronic laboratory equipment in the areas of chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, immunology, and/or microbiology. Assists with training of Laboratory Assistant. Performs duties of Clerical Assistant and Laboratory Assistant in their relief. Inspects quality control and maintains equipment, supplies and reagents to assure validity of function and results. Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly and follows standard precautions. Participates in continuing education including self-education. Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, JCAHO, state and other regulatory requirements.