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.

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