Medical Technologist | Laboratory | Full-Time

Tamarack Health Careers•Ashland, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The MLS/CLS will be responsible for prompt and accurate performance of laboratory work in the various divisions of the laboratory. The CLS will be assigned to regular, routine laboratory work in various divisions of the lab. Specific assignments may be changed as necessitated by varying workloads. Performs assigned work promptly and accurately. Keeps work area clean and neat at all times. Assists in training new lab employees, student technicians and aides by demonstration of techniques and supervision of tests. Evaluates and documents performance of testing personnel according to CLIA personnel requirements. Takes weekend back-up call on a rotation basis or as assigned by the laboratory director. Follows lab procedures for specimen acquisition, handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. Uses appropriate quality control and verifies QC criteria is acceptable before releasing reports. Adheres to the lab’s quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. Successfully completes an annual competency for each lab section and test method assigned. Assists in competency assessments of other testing staff as assigned. Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results. Is capable of advance troubleshooting and problem solving. If unable to correct a problem, immediately notifies the section head, director or Medical Director. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications. Assists with performance improvement activities. The MLS may be designated as a section head following CLIA personnel requirements. The MLS performs other duties as assigned by a section head, lab director or Pathologist.

Requirements

Must be registered or eligible as an MT/CLS/MLS (ASCP), or MT/MLS (AMT), or HHS certified and qualify as general supervisors as outlined in CLIA regulations, or individuals with equivalent training.
Preferably with practical experience in general laboratory work.
Certification required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform prompt and accurate laboratory work in various divisions of the laboratory.
Perform regular, routine laboratory work in various divisions of the lab.
Keep work area clean and neat at all times.
Assist in training new lab employees, student technicians and aides by demonstration of techniques and supervision of tests.
Evaluate and document performance of testing personnel according to CLIA personnel requirements.
Take weekend back-up call on a rotation basis or as assigned by the laboratory director.
Follow lab procedures for specimen acquisition, handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
Use appropriate quality control and verify QC criteria is acceptable before releasing reports.
Adhere to the lab’s quality control policies and document all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
Successfully complete an annual competency for each lab section and test method assigned.
Assist in competency assessments of other testing staff as assigned.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
Perform advanced troubleshooting and problem solving.
Immediately notify the section head, director or Medical Director if unable to correct a problem.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Assist with performance improvement activities.
May be designated as a section head following CLIA personnel requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by a section head, lab director or Pathologist.