Medical Lab Tech

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

• 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.
• 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• 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.

Education 

• High school diploma or equivalent Required
• Medical Lab Technician (MLT) ASCP-certified, or equivalent, preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Medical Lab Technician (MLT) ASCP-certified, or equivalent, preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of twelve months’ experience in a medical surgical inpatient setting (hospital), within the last thirty-six months, preferred.