Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT, Medical Technologist, 1061

This is a contract job opportunity. Potential for permPosition : Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT, Medical Technologist, Laboratory Technician 1061

Location : Mobile AL

Schedule : 2nd Shift – 12 : 30pm- 9 : 30pm Projected duration : 6 months + potential for perm

Job code : CVDJP00031061 benefits are available

Lab testing in all areas of the lab, Generalist (except micro), multi-tasking. Free standing ER dept. Not high-volume ER dept. Will be alone part of shift.

Hem, chem, Coag, urine, Blood bank (Emergency release of products)

Summary :

The main function of a lab technician is to perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

A typical lab technician may work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Job Responsibilities :

Set up, adjust, maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment.

Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.

Analyze, gather and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives.

Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.

May examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.

Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.

Skills :

Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills.

Basic ability to work independently and manage one time.

Basic knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries and diseases.

Basic ability to analyze data and accurately document and record results. Education / Experience : -Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory ScienceOR-BS in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science from an accredited college or university WITHat least 1 year of training or experience in specialty inwhich testing will be performed. Such training must be equivalent to that received in a schoolof Medical Technology.OR-90 Semester hours from an accredited institution that include the following : 16 semesterhours of Biology courses, 16 Semester ours of chemistry [must include atleast 6 hours ofinorganic Chemistry], and 3 Semester hours of Math- along with having completed anaccredited Clinical Laboratory training program or 1 year of documented Clinical LaboratoryTraining, or experience in the specialty that testing is to be performed.OR-Associates Degree in Medical Technology.