Medical Laboratory Tech I- Garners Ferry FSED

Job Description

Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory.

• Prepares specimens for testing
• Performs routine laboratory tests
• Performs quality control and maintenance procedures
• Recognizes computer data problems
• Trains laboratory personnel in routine procedures
• Participates in continuing education
• Recognizes normal and abnormal values
• Models Standards of Behavior in daily interactions

Requirements

• Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent
• If not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment
• Starting salary will be 10% lower until certification, then full salary
• Less than one year of clinical experience

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing, sitting, and hand/eye coordination
• Manual dexterity
• Stooping and lifting up to 25 lbs
• Normal range of vision/hearing with/without correction and the absence of color blindness
• Wearing of protective clothing and shoes due to contact with biohazardous materials
• Read, interpret and apply written labels, instructions and guidelines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Weekend, holiday, and overtime rotations required

Job Requirements

• Performs sample assessment, receiving, accessioning, processing, and testing to support high quality laboratory patient results
• Prepares specimens for testing
• Performs positive patient identification using two identifiers
• Evaluates specimen acceptability
• Performs specimen receipt in electronic laboratory computer system
• Performs correct labeling practices
• Performs order evaluation and assessment using electronic laboratory computer system
• Performs routine laboratory testing using both automated and non-automated methods using established procedures
• Recognizes normal and abnormal laboratory values
• Recognizes computer data problems
• Communicates technical testing information to medical and lay persons using Standards of Behaviors
• Performs appropriate specimen processing based on sample type and test
• Creates and reviews test/specimen pending worklists
• Proficient in electronic laboratory computer system
• Notifies/Documents critical test results using established policies
• Ensures assigned benches are stocked accordingly
• Ensures new lots/shipment reagents are quality controlled in accordance with manufacturers' procedures and established laboratory protocols
• Ensures reagents are ordered at designated par levels
• Supports test and instrument validation activities
• Performs and documents instrument maintenance per manufacturer instructions
• Completes procedure and policy sign off by deadlines using MediaLab
• Completes competency and competency documentation by deadlines using MediaLab
• Assists in the orientation & training of new staff, students and residents as assigned and provides timely documentation and/or feedback as appropriate
• Ensures positive experiences (clinical as well as non-clinical) for students, residents and health care practitioners
• Participate in continuing education
• Models Standards of Behavior in daily interactions

Education

Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.

Experience

None.

Certification

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent. If not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.