Medical Lab Technician

Childrens Hospital of The King's Daughters • Norfolk, VA • 16h ago

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Medical Lab Technician, under direct departmental supervision and established policies, procedures, and regulations, performs/assists various technical procedures or drug preparation, maintenance, or exams. Reports to department leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs, assists and accountable for various clinical laboratory test procedures.

Perform computer entry of laboratory orders and test results.

Ensures proper maintenance and operation of instrumentation.

Exercises professional judgment in the performance of laboratory procedures.

Provides patient care essential to laboratory procedures.

Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and reports to provider.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

Certificated Medical Laboratory Technician by the Board of Registry of American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or certification from American Medical Technologist (AMT) as a MLT, required at time of hire.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training designation is required at time of hire or must be obtained within 45 days of hire for designated job roles with direct patient contact

Preferred Licenses and/or Certifications

None preferred.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required Education and Experience

Completion of an (National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies) accredited / approved two-year program which included successful completion of a supervised clinical internship is required at the time of hire.

Three to six months of work experience necessary to become familiar with a variety of laboratory testing procedures are used in resolving technical problems required.

At time of hire, a record of completion for all education, licenses, training and/or certifications is required.

Continuous certification and/or maintenance of state licensures, certifications, training, educational and application requirements is required during employment.

Preferred Education and Experience

None preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, mathematics, hematology, and serology.

Analytical skills necessary to interpret routine tests and recognize abnormal test results.

Ability to interpret standard guides and procedures used in resolving technical problems.

Possess basic computer knowledge for the registration of patient demographics, test order entry and result retrieval.

Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and empathetic team player who takes initiative.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Excellent time management skills, able to shift priorities and able to work independently and problem solve in a fast paced, fluid environment.

Possesses strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills as well as, the ability to interact with and build collegial relationships with diverse individuals.

Demonstrates skills necessary to effectively communicate clinical data to physicians and other health care providers.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Laboratory Services area work environment with frequent exposure to physical discomforts due to unpleasant odors from specimens and chemicals. Frequent exposure to infectious agents when handling specimens or hazardous materials. Potential for personal harm or injury is reduced when proper safety and health precautions are followed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Click here to view physical requirements. (https://www.chkd.org/uploadedFiles/Documents/Employees/Category%20D%20Jobs.pdf )

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