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University Hospitals

Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist Westlake

University Hospitals, Westlake, Ohio, United States, 44145

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Job Description - Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist Westlake (25000B22)

Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist Westlake - ( 25000B22 )

A Brief Overview Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

Competitive hourly rate

Sign on bonus

Free parking

Follows laboratory policies and procedures to perform high and moderate complexity testing. Performs pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory support functions. Demonstrates clear communication with team members to optimize laboratory operations

What You Will Do

Accurately and efficiently performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes for laboratory testing

Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions

Performs and evaluates all required quality control assessments as described in departmental policies and procedures prior to reporting patient results.

Evaluates results of laboratory tests according to laboratory protocols to ensure quality patient care.

Documents all laboratory activities according to policies and procedures

Maintains and demonstrates competency assessment in assigned area

Takes responsibility for self-development

Completes all assigned mandatory assignments within allowed timelines.

Additional Responsibilities

Ability to keep organized

Displays initiative to perform job duties

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to multi-task

Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, co-workers.

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members

Knowledge of standard laboratory policies and procedures, safety practices, and laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.

Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

Associate's Degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology (Required)

Work Experience

less than 1 year Entry level (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

Medical Lab Technician (MLT-ASCP) MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent preferred (Preferred Upon Hire)

Physical Demands

Standing Occasionally

Walking Occasionally

Sitting Constantly

Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs

Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs

Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs

Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs

Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs

Balancing Rarely

Stooping Rarely

Kneeling Rarely

Crouching Rarely

Crawling Rarely

Reaching Rarely

Handling Occasionally

Grasping Occasionally

Feeling Rarely

Talking Constantly

Hearing Constantly

Repetitive Motions Frequently

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently

Travel Requirements

10%

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