Medical Laboratory Tech - Intern (43541)

Under general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, once competency is established, the Medical Laboratory Technician-Intern is responsible for performing general/routine laboratory testing, and performing moderate or high complexity testing in hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, microbiology, serology, rapid test methods, and referral specimen processing. The Laboratory is considered a high complexity laboratory by Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA). Upholds the principles of WIHCC’s Vision, Mission, and Value Statements. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Dependable in attendance and job performance.
• After sufficient training, performs basic and routine, and unusual tests and studies requiring specialized knowledge and skill in Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Clinical Chemistry, Enzyme/Hormone Studies, Serology, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Microbiology. 
• Evaluates requested procedures to determine the suitability of specimen for analysis, requesting new specimen if determined to be unusable. 
• Prepares specimens for analysis, ensuring that the physiologic state of the properties is maintained.  Reports results to appropriate individuals.
• Prepares reagents and maintains stores of general and special products for functional and specialized assays of hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, microbiology, and rapid test methods. 
• Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products, and maintains proper records for quality control reports. 
• Troubleshoots malfunctions.  Makes simple repairs and/or identifies need for external services.
• Participates in the quality assurance programs that will meet Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), Health Care Finance Administration (HCFA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA) standards.
• Monitors abnormal laboratory results before they are released to the patient medical record.
• Meets and confers with the supervisor concerning policies and procedures, work assignments, supplies and equipment, problems and technical needs of the department.
• Keeps the supervisor informed of work related needs and problems including quality control issues, testing issues, or other issues as required.
• Use proper technique when performing laboratory testing.
• Complies with established laboratory and Winslow Indian Health Care Center Policies and Procedures.
• Cooperates with the staff to achieve goals and maintains good relations with other departments and public relations.
• Receives or collects specimens for testing.
• Determines validity of and reports results.
• Maintains laboratory records and logs as required when performing laboratory duties.
• Assists in maintaining supplies and keeps the Laboratory Manager informed of supply problem or issues.
• Keeps the laboratory area and equipment clean.
• Ability to meet attendance, overtime, and other reliability requirements of the job.
• Requires completion of tasks or duties assigned by a supervisor.
• Uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent. <