Medical Lab Tech Job Description
Medical lab tech
provides specimen processing for reference laboratory outreach patient testing, and initiates inpatient processing, requiring handling of patient specimens.
Medical Lab Tech Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective medical lab tech job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included medical lab tech job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Perform several tasks for determinations on different bodily fluids
Collect body fluids and material
Perform and review quality controls in testing
Assists with performing phlebotomy and collecting appropriate specimens from patients as ordered
Assists with special procedures as needed
Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment
Reviews intra-laboratory and inter-laboratory quality control reports for acceptance according to established laboratory policies and procedures
Attends laboratory staff meetings and keeps current with information provided
Performs serologic testing in order to obtain data used in diagnosis and treatment of disease and to provide a safe transfusion of blood components
Willingly performs and consistently completes team assignments and other duties as assigned
Medical Lab Tech Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Medical Lab Tech
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASCP, MLS, CLT/MLT/AMT, MLT, AMT, LT, BLS, NCA, CLT
Education for Medical Lab Tech
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the medical lab tech job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Science, Medical, Associates, Education, Military, Medical Laboratory Science, Biological Science, Education and Training, Medical Technology, Technical
Skills for Medical Lab Tech
Desired skills for medical lab tech include:
Laboratory procedure and instrumentation
Policies and procedures for patient preparation
Pre-analytical factors that affect sample quality
Sample requirements
Specimen collection
Alternate specimen requirements
Minimum
Pediatric sample volumes
Policies and procedures for the processing of routine
Referred clinical laboratory tests
Desired experience for medical lab tech includes:
Completion of approved two (2) year of program for Medical Laboratory Technician
Must have an A.S
Associate of Applied Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or equivalent and certification by a CLIA approved credentialing organization MLT(ASCP), CLT(NCA), MLT(HEW), MLT(AMT) or
Must successfully complete orientation and in-lab training
Graduate from an accredited Medial Lab Tech program
Diploma or transcript and designated certification/license are required at the time of hire per College of American Pathologist (CAP) accreditation guidelines for CAP accredited laboratories in Corpus Christi, Alice, Beeville and Kleberg
Medical Lab Tech Examples
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Medical Lab Tech Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a medical lab tech. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for medical lab tech
- Performs additional duties/responsibilities within the department (ex
- Assists the supervisor in the implementation and adherence to established policies and objectives
- Does not independently hire, evaluate or discipline staff, but may make recommendations regarding hiring decisions and provide input into the evaluation of support staff
- Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines
- Loads, runs and unloads some automated testing procedures
- Obtains blood samples by skin puncture, and venipuncture
- Instructs patients in proper collection of urine samples
- Performs drug screen collections
- Aids co-workers when needed and communicates with laboratory department to ensure an orderly work flow
- Implement, validate, and report laboratory test results
Qualifications for medical lab tech
- Knowledge of critical values, quality control principles and procedures, troubleshooting and ability to communicate with medical staff and associates for patients of all ages
- Will accept new graduate
- MLT (ASCP), CLT (NCA), or eligible
- Associates Degree or completion of a U.S. Military 50-week course leading to specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist or equivalent role and ASCP MLT certification or equivalent OR Bachelors Degree in a Science field with applicable clinical experience
- Has passed an MLT (ASCP) or CLT (NCA) level certification examination offered by one of the professional societies
- Must possess sufficient communication skills (direct telephone) to interact with patients and other members of the health care team
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of medical lab tech. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for medical lab tech
- Manages the Urgent Care Labs to ensure patient and employee satisfaction while promoting safety and retention
- Coordinates quality initiatives and process improvements
- Provides daily operational resource management including staffing, supplies, and equipment
- Prioritizes work assignments/tasks
- For example, but not limited to
- May be assigned shift lead duties for oversight of workflow
- May oversee daily lab operation, as assigned, in absence of manager/supervisor
- Serve as a trainer for students and new employees
- Participate in AHL and/or system projects and committees
- May assist with department scheduling
Qualifications for medical lab tech
- MLS (ASCP) or equivelant preferred upon hire, but must be obtained within three years of hire date
- Maintain current licensure and provide the hospital with a copy of indicated requirements
- Clinical Lab Scientist/Medical Lab Scientist preferred but will consider Medical Lab Tech
- Associate degree or experience that meets CLIA requirements
- Must successfully complete orientation and in-lab training
- Must be registered with ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) or Board equivalent
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Medical Lab Tech Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a medical lab tech. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for medical lab tech
- Collects specimens for laboratory examination by venipuncture, various culture techniques
- Adheres to OSHA, CLIA, and Joint Commission regulations
- Works without supervision or assistance
- Responds to codes, traumas, and emergencies immediately
- Operates and maintains all instruments
- Keeps appropriate logs and records, data entry and retrieval of patient results, and accession of patient specimens
- Report STAT results within 60 minutes, perform manual tests as required, and set up bacteria on appropriate media
- Trains others in work area(s)
- Serves as student preceptor
- Participates in AHL and/or hospital projects and committees
Qualifications for medical lab tech
- Associate's Degree and training in a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Technician accredited program required
- Associate of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Program
- One year of medical lab tech experience
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or other biological science
- 1 year as a CLS
- Associate's Degree in Laboratory Science
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of medical lab tech. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for medical lab tech
- Processes and tests specimens for clinical studies
- Maintains the procedure manual
- Performs R&D on new tests and evaluates equipment
- Greets patients, performs check-in process, and is responsive to questions and patient needs
- Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed
- Effectively and accurately manages patient orders to ensure adherence to regulatory and billing requirements
- Performs scheduling, ordering and releasing as appropriate in Electronic Medical Record, following policies and procedures
- Reviews orders and verifies patient identification
- Demonstrates the ability to assess and react effectively to unique patient needs
- Instructs patients accurately on procedures and protocols
Qualifications for medical lab tech
- Must be registered with ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) or Board equivalent.Exceptional documentation, written and verbal communication skills
- Performs job duties in an efficient and organized manner within required timeframe.*
- May be assigned lead responsibilities in various areas
- CLIA qualifications for high complexity laboratory testing
- Associate Degree (chemistry, biology, related field) OR, an equivalent level of education and experience
- Ability to comply with all Good Shepherd policies and procedures that are job-related and consistent with business necessity
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Medical Lab Tech Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a medical lab tech. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for medical lab tech
- Collects samples and labels specimens correctly, in accordance with appropriate procedures and protocols
- Performs processing of specimens with strict adherence to the quality control and quality assurance policies of AHL
- Performs waived, moderate and highly complex analytical tests according to policies and procedures
- Evaluates results for accuracy within set guidelines and resolves test problems
- Recognizes, communicates, and documents results that require action according policies/procedures
- Follows all federal regulations including CAP, OSHA, COLA, CLIA, and HIPAA
- Performs and documents required & advanced instrument maintenance, and quality control
- Stocks, rotates and requests supplies (as assigned) on a regular basis to ensure proper availability in the work area
- Under supervision, performs select chemical, hematologic microscopic, morphologic, immunologic, and/or microbiologic procedures involving manual procedures or the use of complex laboratory instruments, excluding blood bank
- Standardizes, calibrates, operates, performs preventive maintenance and limited troubleshooting on select laboratory equipment or instruments within established guidelines
Qualifications for medical lab tech
- Previous experience in a hospital clinical laboratory preferred
- Eligible for certification as MLT from ASCP, AMT
- Associate's Degree in Medical Technology or related science field
- 6 month-3 years general laboratory experience
- Working knowledge of laboratory computer system
- Working knowledge of automated laboratory equipment