Medical Laboratory Technician

Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY

Performs a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests as requested by healthcare staff according to established protocols and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Order required testing, label, and process specimens in an accurately and timely fashion.
• Exercises independent judgment in dealing with procedural and technical problems.
• Disposes of hazardous chemical waste per regulatory guidelines.
• Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals.
• Adherence to CAP (College of American Pathologists), CLIA (Clinica Laboratory Improvement Amendments), State Regulations, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability), Safety and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Regulations.
• Participates in educational activities.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs most clerical duties in the laboratory.
• Accesses specimens and assures that the forms are prepared correctly for all ordered tests. Assures that specimens for referral are place in the proper place for pick-up by the reference laboratory.
• Performs daily start-up and maintenance procedures required for each piece of laboratory equipment and documents on the proper log that these procedures have been performed.
• Prepares reagents required for each test performed.
• Runs controls and standards as required for each test.
• Performs Quality Control Testing noting corrective action taken as needed. Notifies laboratory manager if a control problem cannot be solved.
• Monitors equipment and room temperatures daily.
• Performs proficiency testing as if arrives in a manner consistent with patient testing and reports results to lab supervisor.
• Performs all requested tests in a timely manner, given priority to “STATS.”
• Assists the clinic staff and physicians in retrieving patient test results or answering technical questions about tests performed.
• Check patients results to assure quality of reported results.
• Is aware of laboratory “panic” values and notifies the physician according to protocol of all values that fall within the “panic” value range.
• Documents correctly all work accomplished, and all results obtained.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

• ASCP certification preferred and/or as mandated by state regulations.
• Licensure and certifications as required by State.

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with laboratory staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with team members, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agencies.
• Ability to accession specimens.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
• Complies with all health and safety policies of the organization.

Requirements:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Medical laboratory technician: 1 year (Required).

REQUIRED TRAVEL

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Carrying Weight

Frequency

1-25 lbs.

Frequent from 34% to 66%

26-50 lbs.

Occasionally from 2% to 33%

Pushing/Pulling

Frequency

1-25 lbs.

Seldom, up to 2%

100 + lbs.

Seldom, up to 2%

Lifting - Height, Weight

Frequency

Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs.

Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs.

Seldom: up to 2%

Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs.

Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs.

Seldom: up to 2%