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MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
LEVEL
(MLT OR EQUIVALENT)
| Department |
Laboratory |
| Hours | Full-time |
| Shift | rotating |
| Education/Training | MLT (A.S.C.P) or equivalent. |
| Experience | One to two years of general laboratory experience is preferred, but not required. Approximately eight weeks of orientation is required in any case. |
| Job Knowledge | The Medical Laboratory Technician is capable of collecting blood samples by venipuncture, arterial puncture, heelstick and fingerstick and is aware of the danger involved with these procedures and how to avoid any dangers. He or she understands the use and limitations of laboratory equipment, apparatus and tests and is familiar with standard routine laboratory methods as with a variety of special procedures. The Medical Laboratory Technician is familiar with techniques, culture methods and sterilization techniques. The Medical Laboratory Technician has a basic knowledge of various fields of specialty laboratory work and understands the significance of tests used and the relationship of the results to the clinical state of the patient. This knowledge assists the Medical Laboratory Technician in judging validity of test results, particularly in cases of abnormal findings. In addition, the Medical Laboratory Technician is familiar with the concepts and performance of quality control and preventive maintenance. The Medical Laboratory Technician must have knowledge of growth and development; specifically an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process. Also an understanding of the range of treatment needed by patients of all ages in relation to the growth and development processes to include neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. |
| Description | The Medical Laboratory Technician performs various tests in the fields of clinical chemistry, hematology, blood banking, serology, and urinalysis to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of various clinical conditions. The Medical Laboratory Technician sets up cultures, performs Gram's stains and otherwise assists in microbiology procedures. The Medical Laboratory Technician collects blood specimens by venipuncture, heel or fingerstick, and radial artery puncture, records and reports test results appropriate for age, sex, and diagnosis, assists in record keeping, performs quality control, and performs preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment as assigned and fellows all safety policies and procedures. The Medical Laboratory Technician is familiar with the LIS in all aspects of patient test ordering and resulting. He or she can access the HIS for patient information and the anatomic pathology information system for pathological results or reports when necessary. |
| Apply at | Human Resources 320-231-4200 or 1-800-537-4677 |
*Note: Although many positions indicate only a part-time vacancy, this should not deter the potential applicant who desires a full-time position. In many cases Rice is able to combine job openings to accomodate full-time status.
