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