Medical Lab Technician

Appalachian State University•Boone, NC

About The Position

This position is viewed as a certified Medical Lab Technician. The person in this position will be required to perform moderately complex to highly complex laboratory tests with minimal or no supervision. The various areas of the laboratory in which testing is done are: hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, immunology, EKG’s and phlebotomy. The technician must be able to perform these tests with precision, accuracy and must be able to report out results within the laboratory’s established turn around times. This person will be required to perform and document all Quality Control and be able to evaluate any results, which deviate from the established normal values. This person will be required to follow all Quality Assurance Procedures and document any corrective action taken when necessary. This person will recognize and follow all safety regulations and adhere to all guidelines set for clinical laboratories by OSHA , CLIA , ASCP and AMT . This person will be required to operate and use all laboratory equipment and testing kits and be knowledgeable in the troubleshooting techniques of each one. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school and one year of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential work functions per ADA . Examples of competencies are primarily those of the majority of positions in this class, but may not be applicable to all positions.