Cls II

Prime Healthcare•Garden City, MI

About The Position

The Cls II performs authorized waived, moderate, or highly complex laboratory tests in accordance with CLIA and applicable state requirements. The position requires work commensurate with the individual's education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines introduced into the laboratory. The employee may perform venipuncture or capillary puncture for patients ranging from newborns to geriatrics, and may be assigned as Lead Tech in the absence of a supervisor. Additional responsibilities may involve LIS and/or point-of-care testing.

Requirements

Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience.
Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, or biological health science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1423).
Current and valid state license if required in the state where the laboratory is located.

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting patient test results.
Follow quality control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance, correct them when possible, or promptly notify the immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other laboratory disciplines as introduced.
Perform and document daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed maintenance on instruments and equipment.
Review patient results for accuracy before releasing or reporting them.
Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns through geriatrics.
Test proficiency testing samples in the same manner as patient samples and refrain from collaborating with other laboratories before reporting results to the appropriate agencies.
Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients of various ages, as required.
Assist in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
Follow department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
In the absence of a supervisor, may serve as Lead Tech with responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or point-of-care testing.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.