- 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;
- Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed;
- Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance;
- Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director;
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications; and
- If qualified under § b)(5), perform high complexity testing only under the onsite, direct supervision of a general supervisor qualified under §
- Performs qualitative and quantitative tests and procedures using instruments and/or manual methods on blood, plasma, and other body fluids, according to laboratory policies. Demonstrates the use of two patient identifiers.
- Prepares samples and reagents for testing according to laboratory policies.
- Operates all instruments/analyzers per established procedures or instructions in applicable operator's manual.
- Performs routine maintenance, function checks or calibrations on equipment according to policies and documents.
- Recognizes instrument malfunctions, documents problems as may be required, performs troubleshooting and repair according to established guidelines. Alerts supervisor or designee as needed.
- Performs quality control for all reagents and instruments according to policies. Documents quality control results according to laboratory policies. Responsible to document all out of range QC results and corresponding corrective action steps if applicable.
- Responsible for the accuracy, interpretation, and reporting of test results according to laboratory policies.
- Identifies aberrant patient test results, recognizes factors that affect results, and takes appropriate action; seeks assistance in resolution as needed. Documents all corrective action procedures undertaken in the clinical laboratory.
- Participates in QA/QI activities as required.
- Participates in Proficiency Testing program including the handling and analysis of Proficiency Testing samples.
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- Keeps current in developments in technical instrumentation and analytical techniques in clinical laboratory. Participates in internal and external continuing education. Completes mandatory annual training modules.
- Plans, organizes, and prioritizes work duties to accomplish daily tasks and objectives. Supports and assists coworkers as needed to ensure the best possible patient care; able to work independently while functioning as a team member.
- Documents errors using hospital Safety Reporting System; informs supervisor/manager when safety reports are entered.
- Adheres to hospital and laboratory policies and procedures including but not limited to laboratory procedures, hospital procedures, accrediting agencies' guidelines, infection control and safety plans.
- Performs clerical and support services as needed, such as answering the telephone, calling Critical, Stat or Code results to the appropriate department or Licensed Care Provider, monitoring pending logs, and other assigned duties. Ensures that there is proper documentation of calls.
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- Performs any other duties as required, which may include but not limited to general laboratory duties such as processing specimens, logging in specimens, putting supplies away, washing pipettes, etc. Stores, discards, and retrieves samples as required.
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Description
Medical Lab TechnicianMolecular Diagnostics
Entry Level ASCP Role
We're offering a generous sign on bonus of $10000 come you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.
The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT I), in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, may perform waived and non-waived testing.
Each individual performs only those tests that are authorized by the Laboratory Director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
Under general supervision, and after successful completion of orientation, training, and competency assessment on all instruments/methods applicable to their role, the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT I) carries out all policies and performs all tests in accordance with the laboratory's standard operating procedures.
The work requires a professional level of knowledge to read and interpret accurately test results used by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Reports to:
Manager and Clinical Supervisor.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a related science
MLT(ASCP) eligibility required.
Prefer some laboratory experience, but will train.