PRN-MLT

PRN-MLT

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Clinical Lab Science & Technology
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) – American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP)

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identification with verbal communication between patient and phlebotomist ensuring two patient identifiers.
• Collects blood and non blood specimens such as urine, sputum, throat or nasal swabs for laboratory testing.
• Performs venipunctures and capillary punctures using aseptic technique and in accordance with the department policy and procedure.
• Identifies, labels, handles and transports specimens to the lab for testing to ensure turnaround times of 60 minutes for STAT and 4 hours for Routine.
• Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintains specimen integrity.
• Performs test analysis for test systems in which competency has been completed, including proficiency testing.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Observes all hospital isolation, safety and emergency management procedures.
• Pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical factors are evaluated prior to releasing patient results.
• Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control and quality assurance policy and procedures.
• Performs troubleshooting when errors and variances occur and ensures remedial action takes place prior to releasing patient results.
• Operate and maintain test equipment by following preventative maintenance schedules and troubleshooting instrument error codes.
• Orders unit supplies to maintain inventory of unit’s equipment stock and supplies.
• Responsible for order entry through the electronic medical record/database
• Ability to establish and maintain effective positive and professional working relationships with patients, families, healthcare team, and co-workers.
• Provide great customer service using appropriate professional and ethical behavior.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.