Med Lab Technician Diem

Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ

About The Position

The Med Lab Technician performs testing accurately and promptly within an assigned section, using computer-linked automated electronic equipment and/or manual methods. Under supervision, the technician performs routine procedures requiring subjective analysis and carries out procedures for routine analytical equipment operation and maintenance. The role includes preparing blood and body-fluid samples for analysis while verifying sample suitability and patient identity, and recording results accurately and promptly using manual and electronic reporting methods. The technician follows infection-control practices and quality-assurance standards, uses quality-control methods to assess results, and consults technical supervisors and pathologists about atypical results. The position also requires age-appropriate care skills when performing phlebotomy or other direct patient services, and may include instructing student technicians and staff members.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned-section testing accurately and promptly using automated electronic equipment and/or manual methods.
Perform routine procedures requiring subjective analysis under supervision.
Perform procedures related to the routine operation and maintenance of analytical equipment in the assigned section.
Prepare blood and body-fluid samples for analysis, ensuring sample appropriateness and patient identity.
Record analysis results accurately and promptly using manual and electronic reporting methods.
Follow established infection-control practices and quality-assurance standards.
Use quality-control methods to determine whether results are acceptable.
Consult technical supervisors and pathologists regarding atypical results.
Apply age-appropriate care knowledge and skills when performing phlebotomy or other direct patient services.
Instruct student technicians and staff members as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.