Medical Laboratory Tech (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT)

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance Offered!

This position can be filled with either a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT/CLS).
Job Summary
The Medical Laboratory Technician understands basic scientific principles and technical elements of laboratory testing and result interpretation, as well as technical, procedural, and problem-solving aspects of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes. The MLT is capable of performing and interpreting waived, moderate, and high complexity testing, and possesses skills to perform routine phlebotomy for patients of all age groups. The MLT interprets quality control values; troubleshoots and resolves QC failures according to predetermined criteria; participates in additional quality assurance activities; operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation. The MLT recognizes procedural and technical problems, troubleshoots and takes corrective action according to predetermined criteria, and notifies Supervisor/Manager/Laboratory Medical Director as appropriate.
Essential Job Functions
According to standard operating procedure: demonstrates knowledge of criteria to interpret acceptability of specimens received for testing; communicates correct specimen collection, transport requirements, and specimen unacceptability issues to caregiver assuring that documentation id is completed; maintains clear and concise specimen identification throughout the entire analytical process.

Performs, interprets, and reports tests for which the individual has been validated according to standard operating procedures. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to interpret the various clinical presentations of disease and technical elements of testing. Applies such knowledge in conjunction with the laboratory test findings to affect a timely and accurate diagnostic result.

Interprets QC values. Investigates and troubleshoots QC failures according to predetermined criteria. Notifies the next level of authority as necessary and documents all action taken. Participates in additional Quality Assurance activities as assigned.

Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory instrumentation sufficient to operate, maintain, and perform limited repairs. Recognizes the need for major repair or replacement. Documents maintenance and repair activities.

Recognizes procedural or technical problems, troubleshoots, and takes corrective action according to predetermined criteria. Documents problems and all correction active taken. Notifies Supervisor/Manager/Pathologist as appropriate.

Remains accessible to Lab staff by providing on-site consultation to resolve technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures established.

Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Safety & Compliance

• Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
• Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
  • All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
  • The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
  • The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.

Driving Requirements

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

License, Certification & Registration
Title

Credentialing Body

Timeframe When Needed

Verified By

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

North Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice

Prior to Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Notes: Provisional license acceptable.

Physical Demands
Frequency 8 Hour Shift 10 Hour Shift 12 Hour Shift Rarely (1-4%) 1-19 min 1-24 min 1-29 min Occasionally (5-33%) 19 min-2.6 hrs 24 min-3.3 hrs 29 min-3.9 hrs Frequently (34-66%) 2.6-5.3 hrs 3.3-6.6 hrs 3.9-7.9 hrs Continuously (67-100%) 5.3-8 hrs 6.6-10 hrs 7.9-12 hrs Physical Demands
Activity

Frequency

Sit

Frequently (34-66%)

Stand

Frequently (34-66%)

Walk

Frequently (34-66%)

Stoop/Bend

Occasionally (5-33%)

Reach

Frequently (34-66%)

Climb

Not Applicable

Crawl

Not Applicable

Squat/Crouch/Kneel

Occasionally (5-33%)

Twist

Occasionally (5-33%)

Handle/Finger/Feel

Continuously (>67%)

See

Continuously (>67%)

Hear

Continuously (>67%)
Weight Demands
Activity

Amount

Lift - Floor to Waist Level

Sedentary (
Carry

Sedentary (
Push/Pull

Sedentary (
Slide/Transfer

Not Applicable
Working Conditions
Condition

Frequency

Indoor

Continuously (>67%)

Outdoor

Not Applicable

Extreme Temperature

Not Applicable
Employee Health
Functional Assessment

Hazardous Drug Exposure

Fit Testing Required

Not Applicable

Yes

Yes