Medical Lab Technician I FT Evening
About The Position
Medical Lab Technicians perform various tests to analyze the blood, body fluids and tissues as ordered by Healthcare personnel. Under the general supervision of departmental section supervisors and/or lead techs, precisely and accurately orders, performs and evaluates technical procedures in the different subsections of the clinical laboratory department. Properly collects blood specimens ensuring patient safety and consistency with age-specific considerations for all patients, neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics as well as employees. Receives, processes, and distributes specimens appropriately and in a timely manner. Properly stores specimens for further testing, as needed. Assists with the training of new employees and students. Maintains equipment and supply inventory. Adheres to laboratory and hospital policies (i.e. attendance, continuing education, dress code, infection control, and patient confidentiality) and procedures. Maintains knowledge and practices current regulatory guidelines. Prepares and participates in processes relating to regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CAP and AABB. Follows best practice for infection control in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent experience; graduate of an accredited school of medical laboratory technicians or equivalent. The above meets the required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489, Jan. 24, 2003).
- 0 to 2 years as a medical laboratory technician.
- Registered or Registry-eligible in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, AMT, or equivalent) within one year of hire.
- Licensure, as required by State law.
Responsibilities
- Precisely and accurately orders, performs and evaluates technical procedures
- Properly collects blood specimens ensuring patient safety
- Receives, processes, and distributes specimens appropriately and in a timely manner
- Properly stores specimens for further testing, as needed
- Assists with the training of new employees and students
- Maintains equipment and supply inventory
- Adheres to laboratory and hospital policies and procedures
- Maintains knowledge and practices current regulatory guidelines
- Prepares and participates in processes relating to regulatory agencies
- Follows best practice for infection control
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
