Medical Laboratory Technician
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Technician performs clinical laboratory procedures to detect, identify, measure, and report data used in diagnosing and treating disease. The role conducts waived and moderate procedures using laboratory technical skills, instrumentation, and information systems, and provides clinical laboratory support while ensuring test quality and accuracy under leadership direction. The position requires knowledge of laboratory principles across disciplines such as microbiology, hematology, and chemistry; understanding of sample processing and result interpretation; attention to chemical and biological safety; and the ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment. It performs testing in accordance with local and state requirements and the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to support accurate, timely reporting.
Requirements
- Associate of Science degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA, upon hire; or
- High school GED or high school graduation, completion of an official military medical laboratory course, and military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician), upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Laboratory Technician certification from AMT, upon hire.
- Medical Laboratory Technician certification from ASCP, upon hire.
- Medical Lab Tech certification from AAB, upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory test procedures on patient specimens in accordance with local and state requirements and the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures.
- Provide patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, prompt notification of appropriate caregivers about critical values, and completion of testing within established turnaround-time limits.
- Maintain major automated equipment through required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting, including contacting instrument vendors for assistance or repair.
- Perform calibration and quality-control procedures and maintain records to ensure tests meet established parameters.
- Perform assigned proficiency testing and review results with laboratory clinical leaders.
- Assist in evaluating and generating compliant documentation for validation of new procedures and equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
