Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Technician (MT or MLT) - Part-Time

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs all phases of pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical testing in the laboratory and is responsible for performing routine procedures including preparing slides.

- Full Time/Benefits Eligible

- Monday- Friday 7am-3:30pm, Friday - 11:00am-9:30pm

- Westerville, OH

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Perform waived, moderate and highly complex laboratory testing.

Testing conducted includes hematology, microbiology, molecular, chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis

- Methods include manual kit tests, fully automated analyzers and microscopy

- Testing performed on blood, urine and other body fluids

- Follow all policy and procedures established by Laboratory Director and Management team.

- Perform calibration and quality control checks for all types of instrumentation.

- Perform routine laboratory maintenance on all types of laboratory instrumentation.

- Perform unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on all instrumentation.

- Ensure accurate results prior to reporting.

- Perform routine laboratory procedures such as preparing slides.

- Process and prepare specimens for laboratory testing.

- Perform phlebotomy procedures to obtain samples for laboratory testing.

- Assist with supply inventory.

- Maintain a clean and well-organized work environment.

- Collect data, prepare reports, answer correspondence and compile statistics as directed.

- Analyze proficiency testing material and submit results.

- Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.

- Fulfill continuing education requirement by completing written assignments or attending workshops.

- Follows OSHA guidelines

- Maintains patient confidentiality.

- All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Required: Knowledge of current medical terminology as it relates to laboratory medicine

- Required: Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and testing to perform quality control, calibration and troubleshooting of instrumentation

Education, Licensures & Certifications

- Required: ASCP or equivalent certification as an MLT and/or A.A.S in Medical Laboratory Technology

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Knowledge of computer instrument interfaces

- Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results

- Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests

- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public

- Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in the laboratory field

- Ability to follow written protocols

- Ability to work independently

- Ability to communicate clearly