Medical Lab Technician I - Float
About The Position
Job Summary: To perform laboratory tests and processes within scope of practice in an accurate and timely manner. Essential Responsibilities: Perform and reporT lab tests according to work instructions: Process patient specimens according to priority and document results. Review patient reports for accuracy before release. Alert clinicians and appropriate designees of abnormal results. Monitor test accuracy through performance and evaluation of quality control: Perform instrument maintenance and calibration according to standard operating procedure. Assay quality control and proficiency testing materials. Execute corrective actions and document if controls are not within specified limits. Problem solve by auditing specimen integrity and identification. Identify test discrepancies. Investigate or initiate inquiries; troubleshoot any malfunctioning equipment or test system and repair if possible. Refer problems to technologist, specialist, supervisor, manager or pathologist as needed. Answer inquiries about department policies and procedures. Maintain clean and well-organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents. Order and/or prepare reagents and supplies when necessary. Maintain technical competency. Attend all required training, education, and meetings. Assist with orientation and training of new employees or students.
Requirements
- Associates degree in laboratory science or documented education as defined by the Clinical Laboratory Personnel Requirements under CLIA.
- Medical Lab Scientist Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathology OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate OR American Medical Technologist Medical Lab Technician Certificate OR American Medical Technologist Medical Technologist Certificate OR Medical Technologist Certificate
- Completion of approved two (2) years of program for Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Ability to communicate in the English language.
- Phlebotomy skills.
- Manual dexterity.
- Communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to prioritize and organize.
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) or more years of clinical laboratory experience.
- Working knowledge of specific laboratory analytical equipment.
Responsibilities
- Perform and report lab tests according to work instructions
- Process patient specimens according to priority and document results
- Review patient reports for accuracy before release
- Alert clinicians and appropriate designees of abnormal results
- Monitor test accuracy through performance and evaluation of quality control
- Perform instrument maintenance and calibration according to standard operating procedure
- Assay quality control and proficiency testing materials
- Execute corrective actions and document if controls are not within specified limits
- Problem solve by auditing specimen integrity and identification
- Identify test discrepancies
- Investigate or initiate inquiries; troubleshoot any malfunctioning equipment or test system and repair if possible
- Refer problems to technologist, specialist, supervisor, manager or pathologist as needed
- Answer inquiries about department policies and procedures
- Maintain clean and well-organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents
- Order and/or prepare reagents and supplies when necessary
- Maintain technical competency
- Attend all required training, education, and meetings
- Assist with orientation and training of new employees or students
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
