Medical Laboratory Technician

Solaris Health Holdings LLC•Joliet, IL

About The Position

GENERAL SUMMARY Performs a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests as requested by healthcare staff according to established protocols and procedures.

Requirements

ASCP certification preferred and/or as mandated by state regulations.
Licensure and certifications as required by State.
Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with laboratory staff.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with team members, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agencies.
Ability to accession specimens.
Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
Ability to multi-task.
Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
Complies with all health and safety policies of the organization.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Medical laboratory technician: 1 year (Required).

Responsibilities

Order required testing, label, and process specimens in an accurately and timely fashion.
Exercises independent judgment in dealing with procedural and technical problems.
Disposes of hazardous chemical waste per regulatory guidelines.
Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals.
Adherence to CAP (College of American Pathologists), CLIA (Clinica Laboratory Improvement Amendments), State Regulations, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability), Safety and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Regulations.
Participates in educational activities.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Performs most clerical duties in the laboratory.
Accesses specimens and assures that the forms are prepared correctly for all ordered tests. Assures that specimens for referral are place in the proper place for pick-up by the reference laboratory.
Performs daily start-up and maintenance procedures required for each piece of laboratory equipment and documents on the proper log that these procedures have been performed.
Prepares reagents required for each test performed.
Runs controls and standards as required for each test.
Performs Quality Control Testing noting corrective action taken as needed. Notifies laboratory manager if a control problem cannot be solved.
Monitors equipment and room temperatures daily.
Performs proficiency testing as if arrives in a manner consistent with patient testing and reports results to lab supervisor.
Performs all requested tests in a timely manner, given priority to “STATS.”
Assists the clinic staff and physicians in retrieving patient test results or answering technical questions about tests performed.
Check patients results to assure quality of reported results.
Is aware of laboratory “panic” values and notifies the physician according to protocol of all values that fall within the “panic” value range.
Documents correctly all work accomplished, and all results obtained.
Performs other position related duties as assigned.