Description:
The Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLT) is responsible for performing the routine test on blood, tissues, and other body specimens, as well as providing physicians with quality results using a variety of clinical laboratory equipment. The Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLT) must have a total understanding of patient safety and laboratory techniques necessary to guarantee complete patient safety and anonymity.
Essential Functions:
- Performs analytical tests on biological specimens, in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures
- Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/ unusual results
- Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results by taking the appropriate action according to protocols
- Performs quality control for all testing and meets established ranges before patient results are released
- Maintains a safe and efficient work environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work area, monitoring temperatures following hospital policies, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- Must have one of the following:
- Associates of Science in Medical Lab Technology
- Completed 60 semester hours (including six hours of chemistry and six of biology) of academic credit from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency and have completed a Medical Lab Technician Program
- Completed a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the past ten years