Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team at Cook Hospital and Care Center. As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will play a critical role in the laboratory, performing testing and maintaining equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform testing in all areas of the laboratory, including specimen handling and processing, test analyses, and reporting.
• Maintain records of patient test results and ensure that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and correct them or notify the laboratory supervisor immediately.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Function with awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the facility.
• Participate in the competency testing program required by CLIA and participate in teaching students.
• Participate in peer review and the laboratory quality assurance activities.
• Demonstrate effective communication methods and skills, using the lines of authority appropriately.
• Effective working relationships with all health care team members.
• Effective team worker within the laboratory.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Certified by ASCP or NCA as a Medical Laboratory Technician, CPR.
• Associate Degree in a Laboratory Science, or Medical Laboratory Technology, from an accredited institution.
• Previous experience is preferred but not required.
• Computer skills and knowledge of software (not all positions).
• Demonstrate knowledge and compliance with facility-wide and departmental policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in the Compliance Program and demonstrate compliance with required laws and regulations.
• Actively participate in hospital mandatory education programs/in-services.
• Meet attendance policy requirements.
• Meet competency requirements for this position.
• Maintain current Licensure/Registration/Certification (if applicable).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you