Job Description

Summary

This position is responsible for providing quality, proficient and professional laboratory services in a critical access hospital and outpatient setting. The MLT/MLS position collects and processes specimens using appropriate technique, performs testing and verifies assay/analyzer performance. This position is responsible for testing in all of the following areas: hematology, coagulation, microbiology, chemistry, urinalysis and transfusion medicine. Additional responsibilities include documentation and communication of laboratory results, and assay/analyzer maintenance.

Typical Schedule

Casual

Qualifications

• Minimum of associate degree in a lab science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, required.
• Qualified to work in a high complex laboratory, required.
• Laboratory certification such as ASCP or AMT. If not certified at time of hire, must acquire certification within 12 months, required.
• At least one year of experience required.

Responsibilities
• Collect and process specimens using appropriate technique.
• Perform testing and verify assay/analyzer performance.
• Responsible for testing in any of the following areas: hematology, coagulation, microbiology, chemistry, urinalysis and transfusion medicine.
• Document and communicate lab test results thoroughly and accurately.
• Perform and document assay/analyzer maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Demonstrates OMC's behavioral standards and values in daily work.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure while maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to use time efficiently.
• Skilled in both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family members and co-workers.
• Knowledge and understanding of computer systems including EMR, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrates awareness of organizational goals/strategic plan in all daily work environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality per policy.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as with a team.
• Ability to solve problems efficiently.

Job Tags

Full time, Casual work,

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