Medical Laboratory Technician I OR Medical Laboratory Technologist I - MUSCP

About the role

Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states. Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing. Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests as requested by healthcare staff according to established protocols and procedures.
• Prepares specimens for microscopic examination or testing procedures.
• Operates automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Performs quality control and assurance procedures.
• Records lab results in specified system.
• Follows all required privacy, safety, and biohazard procedures and standards.
• Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory.
• Recognizes computer data problems and troubleshoots laboratory instruments.
• Communicates technical information to medical and lay persons.
• Assists with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures.
• Participates in continuing education.
• Recognizes normal and abnormal values.

Requirements

• Medical Laboratory Technician I: Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Medical Laboratory Technologist I: Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline.

Certifications

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent for Technician I.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification preferred for Technologist I.
• If not certified at hire, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.

Physical requirements

• Continuous requirements: perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting.
• Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
• Maintain 20/40 vision corrected; see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance.
• Work in a latex-safe environment and indoors.
• Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs unassisted; exert up to 50 lbs of force; lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs.
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
• Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.