Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist

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A Brief Overview

PRN position, covering evening and night shifts
Follows laboratory policies and procedures to perform high and moderate complexity testing. Performs pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory support functions. Demonstrates clear communication with team members to optimize laboratory operations
What You Will Do

Accurately and efficiently performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes for laboratory testing
Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
Performs and evaluates all required quality control assessments as described in departmental policies and procedures prior to reporting patient results.
Evaluates results of laboratory tests according to laboratory protocols to ensure quality patient care.
Documents all laboratory activities according to policies and procedures
Maintains and demonstrates competency assessment in assigned area
Takes responsibility for self-development and Completes all assigned mandatory assignments within allowed timelines.
Is an active participant in departmental projects
Collaborates with the laboratory supervisor to ensure laboratory compliance with all regulatory agencies by established standards
Trains students and new team members, and is a resource for other technical team members
Assesses competency of team members as assigned
Additional Responsibilities

Ability to keep organized
Displays initiative to perform job duties
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to multi-task
Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, co-workers.
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members
Knowledge of standard laboratory policies and procedures, safety practices, and laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and a good understanding of laboratory operations
Initiates, solves problems, and troubleshoots issues independently.
Works in multiple laboratory sections/disciplines independently (3 or more).
Displays ability to effectively train students and new team members
Good understanding of laboratory operations
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications
Education

Associate's Degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology (Required)
Work Experience

2+ years experience in a highly complex laboratory setting within defined clinical disciplines i.e. Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Molecular, Microbiology, Histology, Cytology, etc. preferred
Licenses and Certifications

Medical Lab Technician (MLT-ASCP) MLT (ASCP)/ MLS-ASCP certification or equivalent preferred. (Preferred Upon Hire)
Physical Demands

Standing Occasionally
Walking Occasionally
Sitting Constantly
Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs
Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs
Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs
Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs
Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs
Balancing Rarely
Stooping Rarely
Kneeling Rarely
Crouching Rarely
Crawling Rarely
Reaching Rarely
Handling Occasionally
Grasping Occasionally
Feeling Rarely
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Frequently
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently
Travel Requirements

10%