JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist will perform laboratory testing following written policies and procedures ensuring quality laboratory practices in compliance with regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope and automatic analyzers to detect abnormalities or diseases, and enter findings into computer.
• Perform calibrations and quality control accurately and efficiently as required. Able to evaluate calibrations and quality control results to determine the accuracy of patient results.
• Performs and reports on assigned analytical tests in a timely, efficient and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures.
• Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results.
• Notifies supervisor and takes appropriate action when needed according to predetermined protocols.
• Performs quality control measures for all testing and ensures results meet established ranges before patient results are released.
• Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
• Prepare, reconstitute, and/or dilute reagents, controls, or patient specimens correctly for analysis.
• Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
• Follow CLIA and OSHA regulations at all times.
• Maintains a strict level of patient confidentiality.
• Performs phlebotomy skillfully utilizing proper laboratory procedures as outlined by CLSI within minimal discomfort to the patient.
• Labels and stores blood/body fluids appropriately for subsequent processing.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

• Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope and automatic analyzers to detect abnormalities or diseases, and enter findings into computer.
• Perform calibrations and quality control accurately and efficiently as required. Able to evaluate calibrations and quality control results to determine the accuracy of patient results.
• Performs and reports on assigned analytical tests in a timely, efficient and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures.
• Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results.
• Notifies supervisor and takes appropriate action when needed according to predetermined protocols.
• Performs quality control measures for all testing and ensures results meet established ranges before patient results are released.
• Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
• Prepare, reconstitute, and/or dilute reagents, controls, or patient specimens correctly for analysis.
• Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
• Follow CLIA and OSHA regulations at all times.
• Maintains a strict level of patient confidentiality.
• Performs phlebotomy skillfully utilizing proper laboratory procedures as outlined by CLSI within minimal discomfort to the patient.
• Labels and stores blood/body fluids appropriately for subsequent processing