Medical Lab Technician-Reg

Stamford Health•Stamford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician, under supervision of a registered MT, is responsible for working independently to perform and report general and/or specialized laboratory testing in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures, and to provide technical service and laboratory support information.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Medical Technology or related scientific field.
The training and qualifications of all personnel trained outside of the US must be evaluated to determine equivalency to an education obtained in the United States. The equivalency evaluation must be performed by a nationally recognized organization, such as NACES and AICE
ASCP eligible or equivalent registry eligible AMT, (NCA or CLS).
Requires knowledge of principles and practices of laboratory science and minimal computer skills.
May require an FBI check prior to beginning employment. The results of the aforementioned check must deem the individual Trustworthy and Reliable.

Responsibilities

Performs laboratory tests and reports results with the appropriate documentation, in a timely, efficient and accurate manner in compliance with laboratory policies and procedures.
Validates test results in the Laboratory Information System in order for accurate reports to be generated for physician review.
Performs all LIS functions relative to the scope of her/his responsibility to include worklists, outstanding reports, patient registration, etc.
Performs quality control for all testing and assures that results meet established criteria before releasing test results.
Recognizes factors that may affect measurements and results, and takes appropriate action.
Reports low supply inventory to appropriate staff.
Insures uninterrupted testing by informing appropriate personnel when supplies fall below par level.
Recognizes instrument or equipment failures and evaluates problem.
Takes appropriate action to troubleshoot or to contact internal or external individuals for corrective action.
Prepares samples appropriately for testing.
According to laboratory protocol prepares and labels stains, reagents, and stock solutions used in the processing of specimens.
Maintains glassware and other materials necessary for the performance of clinical laboratory tests.
May be required to operate a blood irradiator requiring FBI security clearance.
Must work under the direction of a registered Medical Technologist.