LAB MLT

Abbeville Area Medical Center · LABORATORY

Allied Health

Full Time, Nights, Tues, Wed, Thurs 6p to 630a

Job Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for the provision of clinical laboratory results for the purpose of achieving definite therapeutic outcomes that improve patient care. Clinical laboratory practice involves the process through which a tech works with other health care professionals to design, implement and monitor a therapeutic plan that will produce specific therapeutic outcomes for the patient. Through these actions, the Laboratory Department supports the overall goals of the hospital, and improves the health and well-being of the patient.

Job Requirements

Associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution

OR
Official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks duration and holds/held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist.

Minimum Experience Requirement

Relevant experience preferred. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail. Analytical skills necessary in order to determine proper specimen container and storage. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with physicians and various other personnel.

MLT: ASCP registered or eligible

Physical Requirement/Working Conditions

Walking or standing up to eighty percent of the work time. Subject to frequent changes in priority of duties throughout the day. Analytical skills necessary in order to determine appropriateness of laboratory order. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail. Occasional exposure to hazardous materials. External applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis.