Medical Laboratory Technician - Full Time (FT)

Company: York General
Location: York
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus!We are looking for candidates who care. If you are innovative, compassionate, attentive, respectful, and want to achieve excellence, let's find your dream job at York General. Apply today to contribute to high quality patient care through all stages of life!Position Title: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - Full Time (FT)Department: LaboratoryReports to: Director, LaboratoryNature of WorkResponsibilities include performing patient specimen collection and testing, maintaining equipment and analyzers, and communicating with patients and health care personnel. A broad knowledge of laboratory theory and procedure is needed. Critical thinking, independent judgment, and responsibility to work with minimal technical supervision are also required.Essential Job Functions1. Properly collects & labels patient specimens for testing, collection of urine drug screens & Breath Alcohol according to Department of Transportation regulations. Verifies proper specimen, test, & patient ID & takes the necessary action to correct error.2. Performs wide range of clinical laboratory tests requested by medical staff for clinical diagnosis, patient screening, & monitoring of patient therapy. In accordance with established methodologies, technical reference, and internal procedure manuals.3. Maintains a level of work consistent with internal and governing agency standards. Ensures quality control of instruments Participates in proficiency testing programs.4. Performs preventative maintenance, periodic inspection, and troubleshooting on instruments & maintenance of technical records in accordance with manufacturer guidelines & internal policies. Contacts repair personnel when necessary.5. Evaluates patient test results for abnormalities & inconsistencies by using delta checks, able to answer moderate & waived complexity questions, methodology, test specificity & sensitivity, & specific factors in a prompt, professional, & courteous manner.6. Participates in evaluation of new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of equipment, space, methods, cost analysis, and establishment of reference intervals. Reviews technical procedures annually.7. Ensures proper handling, packaging, and disposal of specimens and contaminated material according to hospital and regulatory procedures.8. Rotates on-call, weekends, and holidays with other laboratory personnel as necessary.Educational RequirementsBachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology is required. ASCP certification, or equivalent, is preferred. This position requires a current BLS certification.York General offers the following:-$15,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates-Attractive differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts-Loan forgiveness up to $30,000-Career advancement tuition assistance-Excellent benefits packagesLAB22

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