Med Lab Technologist, Lab Srvc - Blood Bank (Variable Shifts) (Casual Appt. 19.99 Hours/Week)

JOB SUMMARY:
Medical Laboratory Technologist, Laboratory Services provides technical skills necessary in performing laboratory procedures.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science.   Qualifies as Testing Personnel for high complexity testing under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA). No experience required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years related experience in a CLIA Licensed Clinical or Anatomic Pathology Laboratory.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•    Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision, following standard procedures and recognizes deviation from expected results.
•    Reviews and evaluates accuracy of lab data and reports patient results with all required documentation.  
•    Performs, records, and evaluates quality control data according to procedures including checking expiration dates and documentation of QC performance before use. 
•    Performs and documents required maintenance procedures for laboratory instruments and equipment as assigned. 
•    Recognizes equipment malfunctions and troubleshoots according to protocol.
•    Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results and takes appropriate action.
•    Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines and meet urgent patient, provider, and system needs.
•    Reviews and suggests revisions for test procedures.
•    Participates in evaluations of new tests or instruments, as assigned.
•    Monitors inventory for proper levels, notifies person responsible for ordering when supplies needed, and receives and unpacks supplies when delivered.
•    Instructs and trains employees and students.  May assess staff for competency.
•    Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors, and other divisions.
•    Performs laboratory testing as required per division.
•    Follows established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens for analysis.
•    Receives patient samples into the laboratory for testing and reviews laboratory orders and samples for acceptability.
•    Ensures that the correct laboratory tests are ordered and placed into the laboratory information system, ensuring required information is entered.
•    Handles and prepares samples for clinical testing and delivers to correct laboratory section.
•    Available to cover different shifts if requested to guarantee patient care.
•    Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
•    Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area.

Equal Employment Op