Molecular Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of laboratory procedures, without direct supervision, including all testing and tasks of the medical technologist /clinical laboratory scientist.
• Receive, accession, and process incoming specimens. Evaluate and solve problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis.
• Responsible for quality control procedures and documentation.
• Recognize deviation from expected results; analyze and correct the problem; document corrective actions taken as indicated in established laboratory procedures.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance procedures for laboratory equipment. Identify malfunctions or issues with equipment and perform troubleshooting when appropriate.
• Follows standard operating procedures (SOP) in all applicable areas to assure accuracy of laboratory results. Verify and report results in a timely manner.
• Adhere to and ensure laboratory staff are adhering to OSHA, CLIA, CAP, HIPAA regulations.
• Manage reagent and expendables inventory to ensure patient testing is not interrupted and utilize laboratory supplies in a cost-effective manner with a minimum of waste.
• Aid in testing, implementation, and validation of new procedures and instrumentation.

Qualifications

• CLIA Qualifications - High Complexity
• MD or DO with a current medical license;
• Doctoral degree in clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited institution;
• Master's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited institution;
• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution;
• Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489(b)(2)(ii);
• Individuals performing high complexity testing on or before April 24, 1995 with a high school diploma or equivalent with documented training may continue to perform testing only on those tests for which training was documented prior to September 1, 1997 (refer to CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489(b) for details on required training)
• Individual previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under CFR.493.1489 and CFR.493.1491 on or before February 28, 1992.

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to noise, dirt, dust, fumes, loud noises and blood borne pathogens.
• Must be able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, lifting, bending, reaching, pulling, and fingering, grasping, talking, hearing and seeing.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to accommodate a qualified individual with a disability.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• HSA
• Basic Life
• Voluntary Life