CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST-SEIU 73

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT) provides technical assistance or general guidance to laboratory staff as needed. Assists in verifying test results and ensures the timely and accurate delivery of services. Assists the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) in the execution of highly advanced tests and procedures or provide additional coverage in connection with particular assignments, when needed. Provides expertise relative to assigned area(s) and performs a variety of responsible duties in connection with troubleshooting one or more benches, assisting with preventative maintenance, preparing for inspections, providing quality control, and reviewing and authorizing the release or transmittal of select data and test results within prescribed standards.

Typical Duties

• Performs highly complex tests and procedures requiring knowledge, skills and theoretical judgment at a level consistent with professional training as a Medical Technologist as defined by the CLIA, under a variety of conditions involving general or minimal supervision.
• Applies a high degree of proficiency and skill in executing a variety of advanced tasks, which may include providing technical instruction and training to new staff, students, and trainees in connection with demonstrating the proper execution of quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Applies complex principles, concepts and practices relevant to area of assignment and tests being performed.
• Exercises professional discretion and judgment by selecting from variable guidelines and written procedures requiring greater specificity and interpretation.
• Consults with MLS or other senior staff as necessary and communicates effectively to these and to support staff in regard to technical matters requiring an understanding of the principles involved.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the safe use, maintenance and proper application of a variety of automatic, semiautomatic or manual analytic methodologies and devices, chemicals, reagents, and other equipment and appliances and instructs others in their use.
• Affirms responsibility for maintaining lab quality assurance and quality control for a prescribed area in compliance with government and other regulatory body requirements.
• Assists with inventories, and assume primary responsibility for the maintenance, transmittal, and release of essential data and records as assigned.
• Utilizes laboratory information systems to effectively manage records and data in an accurate and responsible manner.
• Participates in and assist with specimen collection, processing and other related duties as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must qualify as a Medical Technologist (Testing Personnel) by the Clinical Laboratories Code and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) for High Complexity Laboratory (must provide at the time of interview).
• Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program, or One (1) year of experience in the posted laboratory section from a hospital based clinical laboratory.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts including alternating weekends and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Knowledge and skill necessary to assume responsibility for maintaining lab quality assurance and quality control for a prescribed area in compliance with government and other regulatory body requirements.
• Knowledge of inventory control and record keeping.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge and skill in the safe and effective use, maintenance, calibration and application of a variety of automatic, semi-automatic and manual analytic instruments and devices, chemicals, reagents and other equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand-washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.