Medical Laboratory Technician II

About the role

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, 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, and models Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs sample assessment, receiving, accessioning, processing, and testing to support high quality laboratory patient results, as well as supply/stock maintenance activities to support testing activities (60%)
  • Prepares specimens for testing
  • Evaluates specimen acceptability
  • Performs specimen receipt in electronic laboratory computer system and middleware
  • Correctly labels specimens
  • Evaluates orders and assesses them using electronic laboratory computer system
  • Performs routine laboratory tests using both automated and non-automated methods using established procedures
  • Recognizes normal and abnormal laboratory values and completes all warranted notifications
  • Recognizes computer data problems and troubleshoots issues
  • Communicates technical testing information to medical and lay persons using Standards of Behaviors
  • Performs appropriate specimen processing, testing, and interpretation based on sample type and test
  • Creates and reviews test/specimen pending worklists
  • Proficient in electronic laboratory computer system and departmental middleware system(s)
  • 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
  • Participates in process improvement activities
• 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
• 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
• Greater than one year of clinical experience

Qualifications

• Education: Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
• Experience: At least one year of clinical experience
• Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule

PRN (as needed)