Medical Laboratory Technician

About the role

Medical Laboratory Technician/Radiographer performs x-rays, routine tests, quality control procedures and keeps supply inventory.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in the medical laboratory technology field from an accredited institution
• Certification by ASCP or another approved agency or eligible for certification
• Previous experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Performs all laboratory procedures using appropriate equipment and materials
• Performs and appropriately documents quality control procedures, instrument checks and maintenance reports
• Records workload and test results according to established lab protocol
• Verifies ancillary services provided and makes appropriate changes to the superbill
• Takes corrective action with proper documentation when controls are out of range or test results are abnormal
• Performs proficiency testing according to the schedule subscribed from the American Proficiency Institute
• Performs venipuncture/capillary sticks on adults and pediatric patients
• Performs other phlebotomy duties as necessary
• Processes samples according to test specific requirements
• Protects the confidentiality of patients and their records at all times by complying with the health center confidentiality policies
• Daily disinfection of work surfaces and equipment used in the department

Organization

• Abstains from gossip in the workplace
• Exhibits enthusiasm, a positive attitude and professionalism in the workplace
• Handles personal conflict and works through it at the lowest possible level (first with party/parties involved, then if necessary, with 3rd party mediation)
• Is friendly and easy to approach
• Is neat, clean, well-groomed, and dresses in accordance with the dress code policy
• Leaves personal problems out of the workplace
• Treats all coworkers with dignity and respect
• Arrives on time and works through designated hours
• Completes tasks effectively, accurately and on time
• Demonstrates little or no absenteeism/follows leave guidelines
• Follows designated chain of authority
• Is flexible, able and willing to respond to unusual job-related demands
• Manages time well
• Recognizes and assists others in the work of the department, even though the work may be outside of regular duties
• Shares equally in the workload of the department
• Works cooperatively with all team members and departments
• Works independently requesting assistance from supervisor only as needed
• Abstains from criticizing COFMC, colleagues and supervisors
• Demonstrates loyalty to COFMC, colleagues and supervisors
• Demonstrates support of the mission and vision of COFMC
• Accepts and participates in cross training
• Takes initiative to identify skill development needs