Medical Lab Technician Testing-James Molecular Lab
Scope of Position
The James Oncology Laboratory provides comprehensive, time-sensitive laboratory services to patients with a variety of diagnoses or admission/discharge criteria. The Oncology laboratory staff performs testing on patient specimens utilizing chemistry, hematology, urinanalysis, coagulation, blood gases analyzers and assists with bone marrow procedures. The lab provides training for residents, new staff and medical technology students. The laboratory is staffed 24/7. In addition, staff is available for on-call for emergency bone marrow assistance.
Position Summary
The Medical Lab Technologist performs routine automated and manual procedures, verifies and reports test requests and results. Handles phone inquiries regarding patient results, specimen collection and testing frequency. Oncology staff uses the laboratory computer system to review reports and call critical values to various healthcare professionals. Laboratory staff performs and documents quality control, quality assurance and preventative maintenance on instrumentation. Medical Lab Technologists work under the direction of the lab manager and lead technologists.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.
- 0 years of relevant experience required.
- ASCP certification required within 1 year of hire