Medical Lab Technician

Summary:

The Medical Laboratory Technician position has primary responsibility for performing all laboratory testing in accordance with policies and procedures in an accurate and precise manner.

Essential Functions:

• Be alert and aware at all times to ensure safety, accuracy and efficiency.
• Process specimens by conducting tests of body fluids, including blood, urine, spinal fluid, and cultures to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
• Enter data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into LIMs.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain instrumentation used in quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Communicate technical information about test results to clients, such as test results, normal ranges, and specimen requirements.
• Monitor quality assurance and laboratory activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
• Recognize factors that affect measurements and results and either correct the problem or elevate to supervisor for resolution.
• Recognize alert/critical test results and inform appropriate personnel.
• Assures that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the established performance specifications.
• Ensures that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning.
• Participate in external and internal proficiency testing programs.
• Responsible for administering testing according to policies and procedures.
• Maintain all patient information in the strictest confidence.
• Present a professional demeanor and dress pursuant to company standards.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Follow proper laboratory safety procedures.
• Maintain efficient flow of verbal and written directives.
• Maintain required departmental records in the appropriate medium.
• Perform special project as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician or equivalent (Associate's degree)
• Must meet the Assessment of Competency requirements by completing the appropriate amount of CEUs in a given period.
• Must possess technical competence and high integrity.
• Strong communications skills – written, verbal, and listening.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.