Job Summary:

To perform medical laboratory procedures and protocols as specified in policy and procedure manuals conforming to CAP, TJC, CLIA, and other regulatory guidelines under the direction of the Medical Director of the Laboratory.

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values.

• Decisions concerning sample collection and handling
• Daily instrument maintenance and quality control
• Sample testing
• Collection and interpretation of data
• Maintenance of accurate records and reporting of data
• Knowledge of critical values

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

1. Education: Associates degree from an accredited school of Medical Technology  -or-
2. Successfully meets the requirements for “Testing Personnel” as specified by CLIA 88 guidelines as amended in 1992 – and –
3. Successfully achieved a MLT or equilivant certification by ASCP, AMT or other nationally recognized certifying agency within one year of employment.
4. MLT’s with less than two years experience must have all results released reviewed by a Med Tech meeting CLIA 88 General Supervisor criteria within 24 hours.
5. A MLT hired prior to 2009 meeting CLIA 88 Testing Personnel requirements, but not passing their certification exam, can continue working as a MLT / MT Provisional but isn’t allowed to perform diagnostic Blood Bank procedures.

Experience:

Must meet all requirements for “Testing Personnel” as specified by CLIA ’88.