Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description Description:

Full - Time Days position

Position Summary: Responsible for prompt and accurate performance of laboratory tests and other associated duties including phlebotomy, quality control and record keeping.

Qualifications: Education/ Experience: High school graduate or equivalent. Bachelor degree (B.S.) or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school. MT/MLT (ASCP or AAB) or CLS (NCA) certification. Basis Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.

Other Requirements: Computer literacy required. Experience working with an electronic medical record helpful. Previous phlebotomy experience preferred. Duties include: phlebotomy, sample processing, sample testing, and analyzer maintenance. Test menu includes Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank and Micro. Requirements:

Essential Functions Of The Position: Preforms routine waived plus moderately and highly complex tests as well as some specialized tests in Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Serology, Microbiology, Blood Bank and Immunochemistry as ordered by licensed independent practitioners. Properly and safely operates all standard laboratory equipment and some specialized equipment. Performs calibrations of instruments as needed. Assists in the maintenance of equipment and daily temperature

monitoring/documentation. Plots all daily quality control data; completes all monthly reporting forms and submits as

appropriate/required. Reviews quality control data and ensures quality control criteria are met before reports are issued. Troubleshoots and problem solves when quality control data is not acceptable. Keeps laboratory Supervisor informed of issue and actions taken. Documents appropriately as required. Reviews and releases results and files laboratory reports as appropriate. Assists in the evaluation of new or modified testing techniques or methods. Assists in training and orientation of new employees. Assists in restocking of work areas and maintenance of inventory. Alerts Lab Supervisor when supplies are low. Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Assumes responsibility for terminal cleanup of own work area at end of shift/day. Maintains an awareness of all rules and regulations that affect the delivery of laboratory services or laboratory practice. Advises Laboratory Supervisor if policies or procedures require updating. Performs phlebotomy as needed after properly identifying the patient and tests to be performed. Properly handles and labels all specimens. Processes specimens to be sent to outside labs. Completes other duties as assigned by Laboratory Supervisor.

Why Grace Cottage? Grace Cottage has been voted “Best Place To Work,” in the Brattleboro Reformers Readers’ Choice Award since 2019. We are also included in the Vermont Biz Magazines 2023 Best Places To Work in Vermont Who wouldn’t want to work in a small hospital in VT with these accolades. Grace Cottage is surrounded by beautiful mountains to

ski/snowboard/snowshoe,

stunning hiking adventures, and a short commute to quant Vermont towns.

How We Support You: Rich Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) with matching Life And Disability Insurance Loan Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement Generous Earned Time Off Package Responsive Employee Assistance Program Wellness Motivations And Incentives We are eager to meet with you and share additional information about this enriching area of the health care we provide.

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