MT/MLT

Primary Functions

The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist / MLT is responsible for working within the established guidelines of the Laboratory Department as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilites

• Performs careful and accurate work in any technical area as assigned.
• Performs tests within specified turnaround time for assigned area.
• Assures that QA guidelines are strictly adhered to before reporting any laboratory result.
• Complies with methodologies, procedures and services in consultation with the Laboratory Manager or assigned laboratory manager.
• Participates in performing and documenting routine instrument maintenance as assigned.
• Participates in problem resolution and instrument troubleshooting.
• Documents all necessary information in the performance of technical procedures, including QC.
• Draws legal alcohol specimens.
• Has appropriate training and performs capillary, venous and arterial collections from all age groups, including neonates to geriatrics, as needed.
• Consistently demonstrates attention to detail in following protocol for patient, sample, and aliquot identification and labeling.
• Is responsible for executing and monitoring technical practices in order to meet necessary standards, recommendations and requirements of voluntary and government agencies (i.e. CAP, JCAHO, and AABB).
• Adheres to institutional regulations and federal standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of computer programs as assigned by area.
• Possesses ability and makes good independent decisions based upon knowledge of the overall functions, policies, and procedures of the assigned area.
• Communicates with the Laboratory manager as necessary when problems or unusual circumstances arise and documents as necessary.
• Provides professional leadership, motivation and guidance to peers and other laboratory staff.
• Is able to prioritize work appropriately and assists others as time and workload allows.
• Communicates effectively inter-and intra-departmentally with other healthcare professionals and customers to provide accurate, timely information and to reduce problems and minimize exceptions.
• Works in consultation with the Laboratory manager to assure that services are consistent with the needs of the medical staff.
• Assures adequate supplies are available and utilized in a cost-effective manner.
• Notifies manager when supplies need to be ordered.