Medical Technologist - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT/MLS)
Core
Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests; provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU and OR during a high acuity patient event.
Role type
Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
Builds
Laboratory test results for critical care departments (ED, ICU, OR) and general patient care
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Required skills
specimen collection, instrument calibration and maintenance, quality control and quality assurance, proficiency testing, specialty testing (transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, flow cytometry), age-specific patient care assessment
Preferred skills
none stated
Technologies
laboratory instruments and equipment
Responsibilities
Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols; Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and appropriateness; Performs and documents calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments and equipment; Performs and documents quality control and quality assurance; Ascertains that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing; Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients; Provides general direction, training, competency review and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff; Performs internal and external proficiency testing; Performs specialty testing in areas including transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry; Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU and OR during a high acuity patient event
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC