Medical Technologist Hematology-New Jersey
About The Position
Job Summary: Performs and results routine and specialized assignments associated with moderate and high complexity testing (CLIA) in the Hematology area of the Laboratory. Performs, records, and reports specimen analysis in one section of the laboratory in a timely manner, according to departmental policies and procedures. Interprets data and answers questions from physicians, nurse and staff concerning test requirements, results, or specimen handling. Operates complex laboratory equipment requiring special skills. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment per policy. Calibrates instruments as needed or when specified by manufacturer and/or regulations. Assesses the accuracy of all tests performed by adhering to the laboratory’s Standard Operating Procedures; correlates clinical information and recognizes changes that are critical to patient care, identifies probable causes for irregular and atypical findings. Follows protocol for running and documenting Quality Control and CAP required proficiency testing according to policy and procedure. Collects, evaluates, and reports quality management data in order to monitor and improve laboratory performance. Prepares stains, reagents, solutions and mounts slides for microscopic analysis as needed. Observes and analyzes reactions. Discusses abnormal or unusual results or other problems with supervisors and other appropriate personnel.
Responsibilities
- Performs and results routine and specialized assignments associated with moderate and high complexity testing (CLIA) in the Hematology area of the Laboratory.
- Performs, records, and reports specimen analysis in one section of the laboratory in a timely manner, according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Interprets data and answers questions from physicians, nurse and staff concerning test requirements, results, or specimen handling.
- Operates complex laboratory equipment requiring special skills.
- Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment per policy.
- Calibrates instruments as needed or when specified by manufacturer and/or regulations.
- Assesses the accuracy of all tests performed by adhering to the laboratory’s Standard Operating Procedures; correlates clinical information and recognizes changes that are critical to patient care, identifies probable causes for irregular and atypical findings.
- Follows protocol for running and documenting Quality Control and CAP required proficiency testing according to policy and procedure.
- Collects, evaluates, and reports quality management data in order to monitor and improve laboratory performance.
- Prepares stains, reagents, solutions and mounts slides for microscopic analysis as needed.
- Observes and analyzes reactions.
- Discusses abnormal or unusual results or other problems with supervisors and other appropriate personnel.
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