Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technician

Location: Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

• Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests within scope of licensure in all laboratory disciplines
• Understand method principles, perform quality control, perform preventative maintenance
• Review and analyze results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits

Minimum Qualifications:

• For West Virginia Labs:
  • Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or Science OR Associate degree in a physical, chemical or biological science with one year of clinical lab training/experience
  • WV Licensure as a Laboratory Technician (MLT) within 90 days of hire
• For Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland Labs:
  • Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or Science OR Associate degree in a physical, chemical or biological science with one year of clinical lab training/experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process and analyze samples timely and accurately
• Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments
• Ensure quality control and follow infection control procedures
• Perform phlebotomy procedures as needed
• Complete forms and report findings to nurses and/or physicians
• Interact with healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret lab results
• Perform routine laboratory testing and recognize testing inconsistencies
• Maintain accurate patient and specimen records
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain compliance with policies

Physical Requirements:

• Requires strength and stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials
• May sit for extended periods

Working Environment:

• Work around strong or unpleasant odors
• May be exposed to agents causing serious disease

Skills and Abilities:

• Able to multitask and handle stressful situations
• Communicate effectively
• Work well as a team with co-workers and other staff
• Knowledge of basic computer skills

Additional Information:

• Sign-on bonus available up to $5,000 for part-time
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
• Job Type: Part-time
• Work Location: In person