4320 - Medical Laboratory Technologist / Clinical Lab Scientist

Performs clinical testing in assigned section/s such as general laboratory, Blood Bank and
Microbiology sections, with all duties necessary for accurate and timely results including quality
control, performance improvement, proficiency testing, and preventative maintenance of
equipment. Recognizes abnormal critical values and follows proper guidelines for notifying
medical team members of results. Performs clerical, general, and phlebotomy duties related to
daily operations in the laboratory. Provides/dispenses blood products as requested by medical
staff.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that the company philosophy and core values are evident in the service
• delivered to customers.
• Specimen Collection/Handling/Processing– obtains blood specimens via venipuncture
• and/or fingerstick, accurately identifies and labels appropriately; answers pneumatic
• tube system; follows procedures for processing and testing specimens, including
• operating various centrifuges; obtains other designated patient specimens as listed in
• procedure manuals.
• Result Reporting – recognizes errors or improbable results and takes appropriate action;
• reports critical values per Policy and Procedure; performs tests within established
• timeframe; performs laboratory testing, if designated, in the following sections:
• Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, ER Stat Lab, and
• Microbiology; performs blood bank procedures, including crossmatching, ab id’s, and
• dispensing of blood products; operates laboratory automated analyzers according to
• established procedures.
• Performs, analyzes, and records QC according to Policy Procedure following CLIA,
• CAP, AABB, and JCAHO guidelines; performs and records Performance Improvement
• indicators and reports results.
• Performs established daily and periodic preventative maintenance with documentation;
• troubleshoots minor problems and initiates service calls as needed; orders (or notifies
• assigned associate) and restocks supplies/reagents; reviews policy procedure manual;
• dates reagents and discards expired reagents.
• Takes responsibility for seeking and achieving professional growth and continued
• education.

Job Description

• Assists in training new associates and students in Laboratory practices.
• Follows CAP, AABB, Compliance, CLIA, JCAHO, and OSHA standards.
• Follows established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the
• use of hazardous materials.
• Utilizes LIS and HIS computer systems appropriately to perform, charge, and report
• laboratory results.
• Completes annual competency assessment successfully and by assigned date.

Must Have's
A. Education/Skills

• Associates Degree or higher in clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489

B. Experience

• No experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or other organizations approved by HHS.

OR

• Six Months of approved clinical laboratory experience, which must include a clinical rotation through the following sections of the laboratory: Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S. or with an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years. (This meets the AMT MLT eligibility requirement)

C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Must possess Certification for MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS.
• If certification with an expiration date is held, the certification must be maintained and kept current.
• Louisiana requires State Licensure
• New Graduate that is Board Certified or eligible (must complete Board Certification in 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded)

WORKING ENVIRONMENTS
Hospital/Clinic/Research Facilities/Emergency Vehicles and Aircraft Environments: Associates in this job will be working within hospital environments, research facilities, health clinic environments, emergency vehicles, or aircraft, where health diagnostic equipment, tools, computers, and other electronic devices are available and are constantly in use. Associates in this job may be required to utilize any or all health diagnostic equipment, tools, computers, other electronic devices, and/or other public safety tools and devices.
If accommodation is required under the ADA regulations, client will provide
appropriate and reasonable accommodations in good faith.

ACTIVITIES & PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
In the performance of the work, associates in this job may be required to do either one or a combination of any of these:  stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, push/pull, twist, over-head reach, climb stairs, flex wrist, and extend the wrist.
Associates in this job may also be required to lift/carry a minimum of 2 lbs.
In the performance of the work, associates in this job may be required to travel to other locations, be in automobiles, emergency vehicles, emergency aircraft, or commercial aircraft, for authorized work reasons.
Associates in this job may be required to have vision acuity of at least 20/40, conversational hearing acuity, color perception, and the ability to speak and understand
the English language.  
If accommodation is required under the ADA regulations, client will provide appropriate and reasonable accommodations in good faith.

Salary:  CLS- $24.75-$40.85
MLT- $20-$27.35

Benefits:

• Competitive benefit package
• Skill-bridge program
• Access to ongoing training and professional development programs.
• A supportive work environment that values your voice and encourages participation in Shared Governance.
• Work alongside a dedicated and skilled team of healthcare professionals in a brand-new unit.

Mission Box Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for potential access to classified information. Accordingly, US Citizenship is required. Our strategic partner is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of our strategic partner.
 

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