MLT Nights

Summary:
Performs routine laboratory testing/analysis for diagnostic purposes, under the direct supervision of a medical technologist.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Interacts professionally with patients/families; treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers, demonstrating customer service excellence through application of positive language principles, appropriate response and use of constructive problem-solving techniques which foster positive outcomes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab results for the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
• Performs clerical, general, and phlebotomy duties related to daily operations in the laboratory.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment correctly and safely, including calibration of instruments.
• Responsible for adequately stocked and organized inventory of reagents and supplies in the laboratory. Reports needed supplies to Director.

Job Description:

FLSA: Exempt ☐ Non-Exempt ☒ Division: Community
• Performs maintenance on laboratory equipment, per manufactures required timeframes, as is consistent with all standard laboratory protocols across the industry.
• Maintains accurate and continued documentation. Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Applies principles of sterile techniques and infection control procedures.
• Assists in orientation and training of new staff/students as necessary.
• Performs other reasonably related job duties as assigned or requested, within scope of practice.

Non-Essential Functions:• Responsible for minor housekeeping, maintaining department/facility cleanliness and safety, as needed.

Leadership Capabilities: N/A

Organizational Expectations:• Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean.
• Promotes and maintains a harmonious, professional working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Maintains and ensures the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, physicians, employees, and visitors.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.
• Identifies opportunities to improve patient services. Reports to manager/director, any suggestion for positive changes or recommendations.
• Complies with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Completes annual education requirements, in a timely manner to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and The Joint Commission regulations.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives.
• Communicates and adheres to ES1, Mission and Vision, Core Values, Code of Conduct, Professional Appearance Standards and Ethics and Goals of the facility.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.

Qualifications:

Education:
Associate of Science, required.

Required Licenses:
N/A

Required Certifications:
Medical Lab Technician (MLT) ASCP-certified, or equivalent, preferred.

Required Skills:
• Requirements will include successful completion of orientation checklist and skills/credentials/competency requirements of specific area of work.
• Demonstrates the values of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Focused on prioritizing the patient’s clinical experience, maintaining a high awareness of patient satisfaction.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task, while demonstrating proficient time management skills.
• Self-starter who needs no reminders of duties and tasks that need to be completed.
• Able to respond to and cope with emergency situations professionally and calmly.
• Focused, patient and calm, while performing well under pressure, in a stressful environment, and able to take appropriate action.
• Must be flexible, responding to changes in work schedule, able to work as needed for appropriate departmental coverage.
• Must possess knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of word processing, email, electronic medical records, laboratory information systems and other similar software as required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security. Additional languages preferred.

Experience:
Minimum of twelve months’ experience in hospital setting, within the last thirty-six months, preferred.