Medical Technician (Traveler)

the Client•Erie, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs routine lab tests under the guidance of Medical Technologists and a Laboratory Supervisor. The technician sets up and monitors automated test procedures, performs manual procedures requiring judgment, and uses pre-calibrated and/or automated devices.

Requirements

Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously
Ability to interact with other departments
Good customer service skills; contact with clients may be required
Must protect patient confidentiality at all times
BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology preferred, OR Associate degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology preferred, OR 1–3 years of clinical experience (in lieu of degree)
1–3 years of clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs)
Review and release test results
Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA , and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines
Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed
Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
Follow department procedures in reporting critical results to clients
If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel
Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site
Maintain general appearance of the department
Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates
Review/train on new procedures
Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings
Participate in all applicable safety training sessions; know the location and contents of the safety manual; know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment
May perform some moderate-complexity testing with specific on-site training provided
Perform other duties as directed by supervisor