Clinical Lab Technologist I/II - Molecular Pathology

Cincinnati Children's•Orleans, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Section Supervisor and leadership staff, perform a variety of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease in a medical center caring for infants, children and adolescents.

Requirements

Associate's degree in related science meeting regulatory requirements to be Clinical Laboratory Testing Personnel
0+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

Certified MLS or MLT through national certifying agency

Responsibilities

Possess the appropriate skills necessary to independently perform a variety of laboratory tests and show competency of skills.
Operate instruments; perform checks, calibrations, preventative maintenance, and basic troubleshooting from written guidelines.
Perform and report Quality Control Procedures and identify Q.C. failures.
Prepare samples for analysis and store and preserve specimens.
Prepare reagents, assist with monitoring supply inventories, and receive and stock supplies.
Perform registration and sample collection as required by location.
Perform routine procedures within respective discipline, including the collection and analysis of data which will affect decisions regarding patient care.
Conduct, direct, or assist in special projects, evaluations, experiments, or research.
Participate in regularly scheduled cross-trained rotation and demonstrate continued competency in various sections of the Clinical Laboratory.
Participate in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data, and providing input to department discussions.
Participate in establishing job requirements and goals; perform duties at the desired level of competency.
Maintain/manage strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders.
Respond to requests quickly and effectively.
Identify, understand, and meet customer needs and expectations.
Communicate any relevant information to clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders.
Maintain currency in the field, including maintenance of any necessary licensure/certification, through continuing education, conferences, meetings, in-services, networking, literature, and/or seminars.
Attend all mandatory CCHMC training sessions.
Implement obtained knowledge/skills into one's own work, the department, and/or the organization.
Assume responsibility for one's own professional growth and development.
May participate in internal/external professional committees, agencies, councils, and/or activities.
Perform accurate, precise work with a consistently low error rate.
Maintain awareness of sectional needs and contribute one's skills and abilities to meet those needs.
Assume responsibility for one's own actions.
Follow through tasks to completion.
Understand and comply with applicable policies, guidelines, regulations, and/or accreditation standards.
Document compliance as necessary.
Maintain compliance with CCHMC Core Standards and code of ethics.
May be responsible for ensuring that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective, and/or efficient environment for employees, patients, and/or families.