Medical Laboratory Technician I
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Technician I is responsible for performing routine laboratory tests used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. This role involves serving as a patient advocate and providing clinical and technical support. Duties may include phlebotomy and collection of lab specimens for testing, processing patient specimens appropriately to ensure accurate test results, and ensuring out-sourced labs receive correct patient billing data. The technician performs patient tests with attention to precision, accuracy, and validity, ensuring outgoing results are accurate and reach providers in a timely manner. They also perform quality control checks, maintenance, and calibrations as required by manufacturer and CLIA regulations, and maintain all required documentation to fulfill COLA/CLIA/OSHA and TPMG requirements. Communication with clients (physician office staff and providers) is essential to ensure appropriate specimen collection, handling, transport, and result return. The role also includes participating in laboratory-related continuing education, successfully participating in proficiency and competency assessments, and functioning in a multi-disciplinary environment requiring excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Maintaining confidentiality of medical information is paramount. All other duties as requested by the Manager.
Requirements
- Knowledge of laboratory collection and testing techniques for routine laboratory tests
- Knowledge of laboratory ordering and specimen processing to ensure accurate test results
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to operate, maintain and sterilize
- Knowledge of appropriate medical terminology to communicate with laboratory and medical staff
- Knowledge of OSHA and safety processes
- Skill in reviewing requisitions for completeness and appropriate routing
- Skill in reviewing specimens for appropriate labeling
- Skill in routing specimens to reference laboratories when appropriate
- Skill in operating a variety of laboratory instrumentation
- Skill in preparing accurate reports concerning the results of laboratory tests
- Skill in communicating clearly with diverse publics
- Ability to work scheduled hours as defined in the job offer
- Ability to follow quality control procedures and guidelines to include documentation and evaluation of results
- Ability to perform waived to high complexity testing according to established procedures and processes
- Ability and willingness to maintain, troubleshoot and operate office and laboratory equipment as outlined in policies and procedures to include arranging for repair as necessary
- Ability to document reagent and other checks according to policies and procedures
- Ability to determine correct routing of specimens for tests ordered and insurance requirements
- Ability to manage supply inventory appropriately and communicate shortages as required
- Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public
- Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and follow written protocols
- Ability to work independently
- High school diploma and college degree in Laboratory Science, or equivalent
- Must have national accreditation with ASCP, or equivalent, or be eligible
- Accreditation must be obtained within 6 months of hire date
- One year experience in a medical laboratory environment (or) Certificate of completion from an accredited laboratory training program (or) Transferable skills (e.g., 1 year or more in an armed forces medical laboratory setting)
- Required to demonstrate competencies of the position within 2 weeks of hire
Nice To Haves
- Alignment with Company Mission and Core Values
- Excellent Time Management/Organized
- Open Communication/Positive Goal Driven
- Excellent Customer Service
- Juggles Multiple Priorities
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail
Responsibilities
- Serving as patient advocate and provider clinical and technical support
- Phlebotomy and collection of lab specimens for the purpose of testing
- Processing patient specimens appropriately to ensure accurate test results
- Ensuring out-sourced labs receive correct patient billing data
- Performing patient tests with attention to precision, accuracy and validity
- Ensuring outgoing results are accurate and reach providers in a timely manner
- Performing quality control checks as outlined in policies and procedures
- Performing maintenance and calibrations as required by manufacturer and CLIA requirements
- Maintaining all required documentation to fulfill COLA/CLIA/OSHA and TPMG requirements
- Communicating with clients (physician office staff and providers) to ensure appropriate specimen collection, handling, transport and result return
- Participating in and providing evidence of laboratory related continuing education
- Successfully participating in proficiency and competency assessments
- Functioning in a multi-disciplinary environment, which requires the application of excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Maintaining confidentiality of written or verbal medical information
Benefits
- Compensation starts at $21.10 per hour, with the final hourly rate determined by the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
