Medical Lab Technician, Full Time, 1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates acceptable understanding of established policies and procedures within the department as outlined in the procedure manuals and performs the procedures accurately and precisely.
• Demonstrates competency in performing the appropriate type and complexity of the laboratory services provided.
• Performs proficiency testing with results that consistently fall within the acceptable limits established by CAP.
• Practices infection control procedures for protection of self, patients and others.
• Performs daily and routine maintenance as required and notes any corrective action taken or problems encountered.
• Documents any unscheduled maintenance and notifies supervisor about it.
• Verifies that quality control values are valid before testing samples.
• Logs reagents as they are received and opened. Discards reagents and supplies at expiration dates and notifies supervisor.
• Rotates stock routinely to minimize waste.
• Keeps work area clean, neat and disinfected daily.
• Adheres to hospital and laboratory policies for identifying patients, collecting specimens and labeling specimens.
• Shows competence in performing blood collection duties when required.
• Verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the proper patient and for the indicated test procedures.
• Judges the adequacy of submitted specimens.
• Regularly demonstrates the ability to coordinate a simultaneous series of tests with accuracy and demonstrates the flexibility to adjust schedule in response to Stat orders and fluctuations in patient workload.
• Organizes work so that procedures are performed within established turnaround times.
• Performs repeat tests when results are questionable or grossly abnormal and consults with supervisor or pathologist regarding difficult analyses or abnormal findings.
• Investigates and/or repeats all “panic” and delta values.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of laboratory testing and recognizes abnormal trends in results.
• Is skilled in troubleshooting problems when they arise.
• Is proficient in all of the computer functions in the LIS and HIS necessary for performing the duties of a med tech.
• Recognizes and immediately reports any computer malfunction to supervisory personnel or follows the established protocol for reporting and troubleshooting computer problems.
• Enters tests results accurately in the laboratory computer system.
• Strives to remain current with technology of the job and the profession by undergoing retraining, in-services, continuing education programs and independent reading and learning.
• Participates in training students and new employees.

B. Follows required regulatory guidelines and acceptable practices

• Follows CAP and other regulatory guidelines governing acceptable practice and protocol for laboratory practices.
• Aware of Patient Safety Goals and strives to meet them.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates degree from an accredited school of Medical Technology -or- Successfully meets the requirements for “Testing Personnel” as specified by CLIA 88 guidelines as amended in 1992 – and – Successfully achieved a MLT or equilvant certification by ASCP, AMT or other nationally recognized certifying agency within one year of employment.
• MLT’s with less than two years experience must have all results released reviewed by a Med Tech meeting CLIA 88 General Supervisor criteria within 24 hours.
• A MLT hired prior to 2009 meeting CLIA 88 Testing Personnel requirements, but not passing their certification exam, can continue working as a MLT / MT Provisional but isn’t allowed to perform diagnostic Blood Bank procedures.
• Experience: Must meet all requirements for “Testing Personnel” as specified by CLIA ’88.