Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Per Diem

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform, evaluate, interpret, and report results for clinical laboratory testing disciplines including chemistry, immunoassay, infectious diseases, hematology, urinalysis, and blood bank.
• Follow all laboratory procedures to maintain safety, quality, and compliance.
• Correctly identify and label patient specimens.
• Correlates and interprets laboratory data based on clinical knowledge.
• Execute required maintenance on all laboratory instrumentation.
• Performs simple to complex testing utilizing established departmental protocols.
• Reads, understands, and adheres to all the SOPs, policies, and protocols.
• Reports results via the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Prepares clinical specimens for testing and identifies specimen related problems.
• Establishes and performs proper quality control measures (i.e. temperature monitoring, instrument maintenance, reagent/specimen preparation, etc.) in accordance with laboratory operating standards.
• Demonstrates proficiency in reading and understanding laboratory testing methodologies, instrumentation, and quality control procedures.
• Maintains records that demonstrate that PT samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Cleans and maintains lab equipment, instrumentation, and works to ensure an efficient workflow operation.
• Monitors Test Turnaround Time (TAT) and workflow processes.
• Assists in preparation of validation documentation of new tests and procedures as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology or related, required.
• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) or equivalent from four-year college or technical school in Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology or related, preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of testing experience in the field of clinical laboratory testing (chemistry, immunoassay, hematology, urinalysis, and blood bank), Certification as a Medical Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) from a recognized certifying agency (e.g., ASCP, AMT), preferred.
• Experience with Beckman-Coulter Instrumentation, preferred.