SCH MEDICAL LAB TECH SIGN ON BONUS

JOB TITLE SCH-MEDICAL LAB TECH - SIGN ON BONUS JOB HEADER Sign on bonus JOB REQUIREMENTS Positions Location: St. Johns, MI ## Job Description General Purpose of Job: Is responsible for providing medical staff or other qualified persons with accurate timely laboratory test results. Must be capable of performing a wide variety of complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures, according to established standards; maintains and/or calibrates highly scientific equipment; assists in documenting, compiling, and distribution of Quality Control Material. Essential Duties: This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position. - Performs accurate and timely assays in the following areas of the laboratory: hematology, coagulation, serology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology. In each of these areas, the generation of a laboratory value is the result of following a strict protocol, which is outlined in the procedure manuals. - Is responsible for performing quality control measures and calibrations as prescribed in the various procedure manuals. This should include performance, documentation, corrective measures if indicated, and processing of the data. - Should be proficient in operating the computer system within the laboratory. This should include order entry, resulting, releasing of results and generation of the hard copy laboratory report. - Obtains laboratory specimens from patients. This includes instructing and collecting various body fluids, including blood specimens obtained both from veins and from artery collections. - Identifies and correctly labels various laboratory specimens. - Maintains and ensures correct function of each machine within the laboratory. - Assists in training of new associates. - Collects legal specimens and testifies in court as deemed by subpoena. - Unpacks, dates and correctly stores laboratory supplies as they arrive. - Notifies doctors or their designees of critical values immediately when they arise. - Prepares various reagents as needed. These reagents must be properly prepared, dated, and stored as needed. - Must be aware of department and hospital policies, either by attending department meetings, reading the minutes, or review of hospital and department policy and procedure manuals. ## Job Requirements General Requirements • Must have a nationally recognized certification or be eligible for a certification for a MLT. If not certified, certification must be received within 12 months of hire. Work Experience • None • Preferred - MLT experience. Education • Associate's degree in an MLT program. Specialized Knowledge and Skills • An in-depth knowledge of laboratory medicine. • Must be flexible to work varied shifts when needed and be able to take call as needed. • Excellent communication skills. • Able to work independently. • Excellent troubleshooting skills. • Able to multi-tas