Medical Lab Technician

Under general supervision, performs routine tests in medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, ensuring validity and accuracy of test results. Processes specimens for testing and dispatch. Maintains, operates, and troubleshoots equipment. Performs a variety of clerical duties for the laboratory staff

Job Family

Health Care Services

Department Name

ASUHS Lab

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EDUC OUTRCH & STDT SVCS

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$38,600-$45,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

20-August-2021

Category

01

Essential Duties

• Performs a full range of clinical laboratory tests and examination in all sections of the laboratory.
• Collects blood specimens from patients.
• Evaluates specimens received for testing to determine suitability for testing.
• Notifies physicians or nurse practitioners of rejected specimens.
• Processes specimens into the laboratory tests and examination in all sections of the laboratory information system for testing.
• Enters and verifies results.
• Provides clerical support for laboratory staff including processing incoming and outgoing laboratory reports, making copies, maintaining and organizing filing systems, and end of the month statistical reports.
• Follows established laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintains records of patient results.
• Performs scheduled maintenance on all instruments.
• Performs quality control and notifies Supervisor of any problems and corrective actions taken.
• Participates in quality improvement process/projects.
• Assists the lead medical technologist in administration duties.
• Responsible for taking a leadership role in cultivating, creating and ensuring student participation in ASU Spirit, Pride and Tradition while instilling institutional affiliation and college pride.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution; OR, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of tissue culture procedures and techniques.
• Experience in record maintenance.
• Evidence of effective communication skills.
• Experience in maintaining quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Experience in preparing and processing laboratory samples using established protocols.
• Experience in performing a range of clinical lab tests and chemical analyses and biological samples.
• Experience in drawing intravenous and peripheral blood.
• Experience in monitoring and/or maintaining quality control standards.
• Evidence of a MLT Certification
• Experience with an Electronic Medical Record
• Experience working collaboratively in a diverse environment
• Evidence of attendance, reliability, and time management skills

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in a potentially hazardous atmosphere with exposure to various health hazards such as blood borne pathogens; required to stand for extended lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

Department Statement

The mission of the ASU Health Services is to provide high-quality health care that is accessible, affordable and compassionate in order to ensure the well-being and educational success of students at Arizona State University. Through our internal and external academic partners, the ASU Health Services faculty and staff are an integral part of the New American University. ASU Health Services is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. ASU Health Services is fully accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. ASU Health Services facilities are beautiful, modern, efficient, and utilize an electronic health record (PnC). ASU Health Services works with our other wellness departments to create a healthy campus model and our physicians and nurse practitioners play a key role working with student leaders.

We are a coordinated group, practicing medicine with staff board certified physicians (with specialties in family medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, sports medicine, rheumatology, and OB-GYN) and board certified nurse practitioners. To learn more about Health Services, please visit our website at http://students.asu.edu/health.

ASU offers a tuition discount for the employee, their spouse and dependents, and a competitive benefits package including paid vacation and holidays, health insurance and more. For more benefits information, please visit http://cfo.asu.edu/hr-benefitsenrollment.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

Medical Lab Technician | Arizona State University