MT/ MLT - Skagit

  **  SIGN BONUS ** WE ARE CURRENTLY OFFERING A $2,500 SIGN ON BONUS TO CERTIFIED MTS OR MLTS THATHAVE AT LEAST 5 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.  THE BONUS CAN BE INCREASED TO $3,500 IF ONE OF THOSE YEARS WAS WORKING IN BLOOD BANK.

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY:  Perform all routine analyses in assigned areas, applying knowledge of techniques, principles, quality control, theory and instrumentation.  Apply knowledge of: test interdependency and physiological conditions affecting test results, critical results limits, normal ranges and/or toxic or therapeutic ranges, to ensure accuracy.  Recognize, troubleshoot and initiate corrective action for most routine problems in a timely manner.  Carry out supervisor?s directives.  Act in the best interests of patient care and Dynacare laboratories.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

 
Assumes responsibility and accountability for accurate work.
Performs all routine and complex analyses in assigned areas with understanding of techniques, principles, theory instruments and quality control.
Recognizes interdependency of tests and has knowledge of physiological conditions affecting conditions, and makes decisions regarding the appropriateness of results as they relate or compare to each other.
Knows normal ranges and/ or toxic or therapeutic ranges for all tests assigned or is familiar with reference sources where the information is available.
Demonstrates such knowledge if called upon to discuss a case with a pathologists, supervisor or physician.
Knows critical result limits and responds immediately according to procedure.
Applies technical knowledge to practical situations, can troubleshoot and make appropriate, accurate decisions within a reasonable time frame.
Recognizes technical problems as they occur and carries out instructions from supervisor for instrument or method problem solving and/ or solves the problem independently.
Displays a pleasant, courteous, and professional attitude when answering phones.
Maintains a safe and clean work environment at all times.  Attends all safety training classes and conforms to safety guidelines and requirements.
Conforms to established and new procedures and policies instituted by the company.
Remains flexible with regards to work schedule as staffing requirements dictate.
Participates in training new employees/ students in the department.
Adheres to, and carries out, all quality control policies and procedures.  Takes action when QC is out.  Reports unresolved QC problems to supervisor.
Completes clerical work such as recording QC documents, logging in specimens, using computerized database.
Performs instrument maintenance according to schedule and documents completion.
Assists with inventory and ordering as assigned.
Participates in special projects as assigned.
Performs work in the most economical and efficient manner in terms of time and materials.
Completes work without overtime. Plans and organized workload effectively.

 

REQUIREMENTS:  Must be a medical lab technician (ASCP) or equivalent.  Experience with automated instrumentation and manual testing in hematology, chemistry, and/ or microbiology desirable.  Ability to express self concisely, accurately and effectively both verbally and in writing.  Ability to interact positively with clients, physicians and all staff.

 

Monday - Friday (rotating weekends): 1st/ 2nd Shift


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