The Medical Laboratory Technician performs routine tests in a medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Performs manual and automated routine blood tests

　　Prepares specimens for microscopic examination

　　Operates laboratory equipment including centrifuges, dry bath incubators and blood bank refrigerators

　　Applies standard laboratory concepts, practices and procedures within a defined field; may specialize in hematology, blood bank, cytology, histology, or chemistry

　　Performs daily instrument maintenance and quality control

　　Knowledge of critical values

　　Maintains accurate records and data reporting

　　Compliance with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control

　　Ensures to comply with HIPAA, CLIA, COLA, and CAP regulatory requirements

　　Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program and successful completion of national exam administered by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathology

　　One year experience as a MLT preferred but not required.

　　Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

　　Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency program when applicable

　　Current CPR if applicable

　　TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

　　Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

　　Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

　　Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

　　Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

　　Computer proficiency required

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

　　About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.