Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory Technologist

Job Responsibilities

• Receives and processes specimens according to department protocols.
• Affords assistance to the Supervisor, Manager, and Director with administrative tasks such as ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Produces, interprets, and reports accurate and precise test results.
• Identifies and corrects problems that may affect test performance or result reporting of patient samples.
• Communicates pertinent information/issues to supervisor, manager, or other appropriate individuals.
• Performs instrument maintenance and method troubleshooting.
• Validates new methods.
• Completes CAP surveys.
• Assists in documenting and maintaining effective department QA/QC programs and monitors.
• Performs within the productivity expectations as set forth by current departmental guidelines.
• Exercises all laboratory safety precautions and adheres to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
• Maintains familiarity with and adherence to the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate Policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.
• Addresses client concerns.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience as a certified Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or Specialist in Molecular Technology (MB).
• Experience performing high complexity testing under CLIA 42CFR493.1489.
• Skills necessary to perform the essential functions of a laboratory technologist independently and with minimal supervision.