MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN jobs in Terre Haute, IN

The Medical Laboratory Technician Student learns how to properly perform basic and automated diagnostic testing. In addition, they will perform calibration assays as required by test protocols. Perform quality control and assessing test reliability prior to reporting patient results. The MLT Student will troubleshoot and report instrument malfunctions to seasoned/ licensed Medical Technician/ Technologist. Observe the entering and verification of results in the laboratory information system classified as waived, moderate and high complexity testing under CLIA.  Will understand and can perform the retrieval of reporting results, including critical values to the appropriate requestor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Required for MLT Students

• Manages work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; keeping work surfaces clean and orderly.
• Maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols.
• Serves as technical resource by participating in staff training; answering questions of other professionals; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Identifies and communicates abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel, the pathologist, the patient physician, or nurse; reporting mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials.
• (Toxicology) Identifies the presence or quantity of drugs of abuse, therapeutic drugs, and toxic substances by operating toxicology instrumentation.
• (Chemistry) Provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating chemistry equipment and with the use of manual methods.
• (Hematology) Provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating hematology, urinalysis, and coagulation equipment and performing manual methods of differentials.
• (Immunology) Provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment through serological testing methods.
• (Microbiology) Provides physician with information for treatment of patient infection by performing technical procedures for the identification or susceptibility of bacteria, parasites, fungi, and mycobacteria.
• (Blood Bank) Ensures the patient of receiving compatible blood/blood components by completing blood typing, antibody screening, compatibility testing, and antibody identification procedures.
• (Blood Bank) Assures future retrieval of patient transfusion information by preparing patient packets and maintaining blood bank database.
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations by keeping laboratory information confidential.
• Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and The Joint Commission standards.
• Enhances laboratory services and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Demonstrates clear ownership of workplace and patient safety.
• Reports mistakes, near misses, adverse events, and quality and safety concerns.
• Participates in the development and implementation of safety and quality improvement activities.
• Other duties as may be assigned by Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist.

Job Requirements

Education:  Completion of course work through an Accredited MLT Program.

Licensure/Certification:  NA

Experience:  Completion of course work required by the College or University working with Greene County General Hospital. Understands the importance of good customer service skills. How to perform venipuncture sticks (can learn during clinicals). Basic understanding of Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Microbiology, Chemistry, Serology, and Blood Bank testing.

Completion: At the completion of clinicals you should be able to perform routine, intermediate and complex testing without the aide of a seasoned Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist.

Physical Requirements: Frequent standing and walking.  Frequent bending, stooping and reaching.  Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.  Good visual acuity.