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Under the direction of a licensed Medical Technologist, the Medical Laboratory Technician I is responsible for performing, evaluating, and reporting of technical laboratory procedures on patient specimens for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Follows established procedures to ensure laboratory quality control and compliance with professional standards of practice. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.
A Brief Overview
Under the direction of a licensed Medical Technologist, the Medical Laboratory Technician I is responsible for performing, evaluating, and reporting of technical laboratory procedures on patient specimens for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Follows established procedures to ensure laboratory quality control and compliance with professional standards of practice. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
What you will do
Under the direction of a licensed Medical Technologist, performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
Under the direction of a licensed Medical Technologist, reports test results in a timely manner according to established laboratory protocols.
Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
Effectively manages resources such as productivity, supplies, instruments and equipment. Plans work and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner.
Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.
Education/Formal Training Requirements
Required - Associates Degree Medical Technology
Work Experience Requirements
Required - No prior work experience
Licenses and Certifications Requirements
Required - Medical Laboratory Technician ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Preferred - Medical Laboratory Technician - Ranked - Tennessee Department of Health - Medical Laboratory Board
Preferred - AAB Medical Laboratory Technician - American Association of Bioanalysts
Preferred - Medical Laboratory Technician AMT - American Medical Technologists
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers.
Basic knowledge of laboratory information systems.
Ability to organize tasks and projects work without close supervision to complete tasks.
Supervision Provided by this Position
There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job.
Physical Demands
The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
Must have good balance and coordination.
The physical requirements of this position are medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.