Job Description

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time MLT/MT. Obtain specimens, performs analysis and reports test results within department standards and hospital policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.

The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

1. Collect specimens from patients in a manner that supports the quest

relations policy of the hospital.

1. Conducts all tests with departmental policy and procedures.

1. Observe and note test results, documenting and retesting any

procedures that fall out of acceptable range.

1. Ensures adequate supplies are available to complete anticipated

Volume of test during course of assignment in area.

1. Follows safety and infection control policies of the laboratory and

all other hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

1. Conduct’s instrument preventive maintenance as required by

Departmental policies and procedures on all equipment, as directed

by departmental section head.

1. Performs and documents all quality control as a routine part of

general testing.

1. Performs proficiency testing as designed by section head in assigned

area.

1. Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.

1. Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.

1. Participates in quality improvement activities including serving

on quality improvement teams.

1. Other duties that may be assigned.

1. Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and

Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.

Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree in medical technology or related field plus eligibility for ASCP and/or associate degree in applied science or related field plus eligibility for certification by ASCP and WV License.

Three years or greater of general staff tech experience preferred.