Medical Laboratory Technician I
About The Position
Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepares specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform quality control and maintenance procedures, recognize computer data problems, troubleshoot laboratory instruments, communicate technical information to medical and lay persons, assist with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participate in continuing education, recognize normal and abnormal values, and model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities. Performs a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests as requested by healthcare staff according to established protocols and procedures. Prepares specimens for microscopic examination or testing procedures. Operates automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Performs quality control and assurance procedures. Records lab results in specified system. Follows all required privacy, safety, and biohazard procedures and standards.
Requirements
- Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
- None.
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent.
- If not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.
Responsibilities
- Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory.
- Prepares specimens for testing.
- Perform routine laboratory tests.
- Perform quality control and maintenance procedures.
- Recognize computer data problems.
- Troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
- Communicate technical information to medical and lay persons.
- Assist with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures.
- Participate in continuing education.
- Recognize normal and abnormal values.
- Model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.
- Performs a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests as requested by healthcare staff according to established protocols and procedures.
- Prepares specimens for microscopic examination or testing procedures.
- Operates automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
- Performs quality control and assurance procedures.
- Records lab results in specified system.
- Follows all required privacy, safety, and biohazard procedures and standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
