Medical Laboratory Specialist

1 week ago

Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States Advocate Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team at Advocate Health. As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of laboratory test results.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform and evaluate laboratory tests, selecting and performing additional procedures as indicated.
  • Evaluate results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness, following prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results.
  • Perform and document calibration and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
  • Recognize indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction and make basic corrections or notify the Medical Technologist, site coordinator, or supervisor.
  • Collect specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol.
  • Provide technical assistance to Phlebotomists and support staff.
  • Assist in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes, ensuring compliance with all accrediting agency standards and supporting CAP Regulatory requirements in an acute setting.
  • Perform specialty testing in areas including transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry.
  • Provide direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU, and OR during a high acuity patient event.
Requirements
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or the American Medical Technologists (AMT) needs to be obtained within 1 year.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Lab Technician or related field.
  • No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality in and out of the workplace.
  • Demonstrates a willingness to work a flexible schedule, which may include alternate site assignment.
Working Conditions

Must be able to operate all equipment essential in performing the job. Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Will occasionally be required to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for the majority of the workday. May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive, and/or infectious agents. Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids. Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns, and eye and face protection as needed.

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