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Medical Laboratory Technician Overview
The Medical Laboratory Technician plays a crucial role in the healthcare system by providing accurate and timely laboratory test results. The technician performs tests and analysis using various instrumentation, calibrates and maintains instruments, and ensures quality control procedures are followed.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform medical laboratory tests and analyses with high accuracy and within specified time frames.
Prepare reagents, standards, and controls according to established procedures.
Calibrate and standardize instruments to ensure optimal performance.
Conduct quality control procedures to verify proper functioning of instruments and reagents.
Validate and report test results promptly and accurately.
Participate in research and development of new laboratory procedures as assigned.
Adhere to hospital, departmental, and personnel policies and procedures, as well as laboratory and hospital safety protocols.
Education and Certification: Mandatory: A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related science is required. ASCP Board of Registry certification is highly preferred.
Or an Associate degree in Medical (or Clinical) Laboratory Technician, or a High school diploma plus completion of an accredited MLT/CLT program, or a Bachelor of Science in a related science.
Prepare reagents, standards, and controls according to established procedures.
Calibrate and standardize instruments to ensure optimal performance.
Conduct quality control procedures to verify proper functioning of instruments and reagents.
Validate and report test results promptly and accurately.
Participate in research and development of new laboratory procedures as assigned.
Adhere to hospital, departmental, and personnel policies and procedures, as well as laboratory and hospital safety protocols.
Education and Certification: Mandatory: A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related science is required. ASCP Board of Registry certification is highly preferred.
Or an Associate degree in Medical (or Clinical) Laboratory Technician, or a High school diploma plus completion of an accredited MLT/CLT program, or a Bachelor of Science in a related science.