MLT In Training

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Job Description :

MLT In Training

Job Summary

Performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by performing required duties and responsibilities.

Essential Functions

•   Conducts chemical analyses of body fluids to   determine   normal and abnormal components.

•   Analyzes and verifies test results before releasing findings.

•   Performs quality control studies and routine preventative   maintenance   according to protocols.

•   Conducts e quipment   checks as scheduled.

•   Performs   STAT testing within established turnaround   guidelines .

•   Responds to queries from hospital care team members courteously and promptly.

•   Assists   in the orientation and training of new laboratory employees.

•   Maintains   professional growth and required certification.

•   Reports equipment or computer malfunctions to supervisor   immediately .

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, include either -

- 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or

- 24 semester hours of science courses that include-

- Six semester hours of   chemistry ; and

- Six semester hours of biology; and

- Twelve semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.

Experience Requirement

MLT in Training position will be for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 1 year.

All experience must be   paid and   in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Within 6 months, the candidate must complete training in at least one department within the laboratory. Within 1 year, the candidate must obtain ASCP certification and meet qualifications to move to an MLT position.

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving,   lifting   or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud   noises : 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure ( i.e.   Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; intermittent exposure to cuts or punctures; intermittent exposure to radiation; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, burns, temperature extremes, loud noises, working in confined spaces, and combative or violent people. Occasional job-related travel may also be   required .

Department :
Laboratory Services

Shift :
Evenings (United States of America)

Time Type :
Full time

Address :
2201 Lexington Avenue

City, State :
Ashland, Kentucky