LAB TECHNOLOGIST

About the role

Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing.
• Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens.
• Organizes workload for maximum efficiency in order to complete tests being performed.
• Accurately performs tests as ordered on specimens received.
• Verifies accuracy of results as those belonging to the corresponding specimen before reporting results.
• Collects data as required by supervisor on unacceptable specimens and specimens without orders or with ambiguous orders.
• Notifies Microbiology supervisor or designee of any preanalytical, analytical, or post analytical variances.
• Handles specimens according to appropriate storage temperature requirements and as per laboratory procedures.
• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Reports results within time limits established for test procedures.
• Demonstrates competence in assigned work areas according to section schedule.
• Completes assigned CAP surveys with the expectations that results reported score in the acceptable performance category, in all skilled areas.
• Participates in a formal continuing education program sponsored by Professional Organizations in one or more of the skilled areas.
• Maintains work area, restocks supplies, notifies supervisor of low stock.
• Maintains appropriate supplies for work being performed.
• Assists with specimen processing during lunch time breaks to ensure continuous flow of work.
• Assists Microbiology Supervisor with special projects when main bench duties are completed.
• Rotates through all work stations in the Microbiology department including, but not limited to: Bench A-L, Bench M-Z, Blood cultures, PCR and EIA testing, Specimen Processing.
• Engages new employees/students in daily routines within the department.
• Introduces new employees/students to the members of the department.
• Reports to workstation/assignment on schedule, ready to start work, and works entire shift as assigned, unless absence/tardiness/leaving early is pre-approved, or appropriate notice for unscheduled absence is given to the employee’s manager.
• Reviews daily work for accuracy.
• Assists in the performance of duties required for relief in higher classification in supervisor's absence.
• Identifies and reports to a Supervisor error occurrences.
• Assures the daily operations and staffing of the department are met, reports to covering Supervisor when an issue arises.
• Participates in the recommendation, and selection processes for technological advances, solutions to work processes and practices of the department.
• Partners with Microbiology Supervisor in discovering new technology which will benefit patient results and turnaround time.
• Ensures that all revised reports for previously reported incorrect (erroneous) results are identified as revised, corrected or amended according to established procedure and will appropriately notifies the patient care giver.

Requirements

• Minimum Education - Preferred Baccalaureate degree in relevant science preferred
• Minimum Work Experience - One (1) year clinical laboratory internship preferred.
• Required Certifications - MT or MLS (ASCP) or MT or MLS (ASCP Equivalent) required. Medical Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist certification is required within 1 year from the date of hire.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification (MLSE-AMT) - American Medical Technologist (AMT)
• Eligible for Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification (MLSE-ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Eligible for Medical Technologist Certification (MTE-ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS_AMT) - American Medical Technologist (AMT)
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Technologist (MT_AAB) - American Association of Bioanalysts Board of Registry (AAB)
• Medical Technologist (MT_ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Skills

• Knowledge of laboratory protocols and procedures
• Ability to handle specimens according to appropriate storage temperature requirements
• Accuracy in reporting test results
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations
• Ability to maintain work area and supplies
• Ability to assist with specimen processing and special projects
• Ability to rotate through various work stations
• Ability to engage and train new employees/students
• Ability to identify and report error occurrences
• Ability to participate in the recommendation and selection of technological advances
• Ability to partner with Microbiology Supervisor in discovering new technology
• Ability to ensure the identification and correction of previously reported incorrect (erroneous) results

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$34.34 - $46.22

Schedule

Weekdays 7-3:30 and one weekend a month.