Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Description

Medical Laboratory Technician Job Description Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technician has a dual functioning role, supporting both phlebotomy tasks and back-end lab duties. This person is responsible for both lab coordinator duties and high complexity testing. This position reports to the Medical Laboratory Manager.  

Medical Laboratory Technician Responsibilities

• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with Quest Phlebotomists regarding day-to-day operations, including but not limited to ensuring correct collection and billing of in-house versus send out labs and updating on additions of or changes to Minnesota Women’s Care lab protocols.
• Collect and process in-house lab specimens and specimens for outside lab companies.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing to include high complexity testing. 
• Accurately enter lab orders into EHR as directed by the provider and scan to patient chart. 
• Demonstrating a working knowledge and understanding of the lab billing process for in-house versus send out labs based on patient’s insurance policy and lab test ordered. 
• Accurately document lab results in patient lab logbook and EHR immediately after resulting. 
• Performing QC on in-house labs. 
• Assist in monitoring the Lab User in EHR to ensure all telephone encounters are completed in a timely manner. 
• Contacting outside reference laboratories as needed to obtain or provide information regarding patient samples or add on testing. Maintain accurate supply inventory and document when items must be reordered.
•  Ability to prioritize & respond quickly to changing & fast-paced environment.  

Requirements

Essential Functions And Qualifications

• Associate degree in a lab science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution. 
• Qualified to work in a highly complex laboratory as mandated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA)· Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification such as ASCP, AAB, or AMT.
• Minimum 1 year healthcare experience 
• CPR / BLS certification
• Punctuality and adherence to schedule is a must. 
• Excellent problem solving and time management skills. 
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Strong communication skills to interact in a professional manner. 
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. 
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills and the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot. Work is performed in a medical office setting using standard medical equipment. The risk of exposure to blood and bodily fluids is present.