Job Purpose

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs moderate and high complexity laboratory procedures to provide clinical information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Essential Job Functions

Technical:

· Successfully perform all phases of laboratory testing: pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytics processes

· Perform specimen processing including verifying proper sample labeling and specimen collection requirements.

· Know specimen acceptability and rejection criteria for testing and troubleshoot problems relating to specimen analysis.

· Evaluate results in LIS system and perform delta checks.

· Process and distribute lab reports to appropriate individuals and institutions.

· Receive and inventory supplies and reagents according to lab protocol.

· Detect, troubleshoot, and correct instrument reagent and system failures, perform calibrations and preventative maintenance on equipment.

QA/QC/Regulatory:

· Report lab results within established turnaround times

· Document critical values and corrected results in the LIS and notify physician staff.

· Follow Westgard rules, and recognize shifts/trends occurring on Levy-Jennings charts.

· Document out of range quality control values and take corrective action.

· Participate in continuous improvement activities, examine existing processes/procedures, and look for ways to improve them.

· Complete necessary documentation when specimen variance or adverse events occur

· Perform competency testing as required.

· Adhere to all regulatory standards within the clinical laboratory.

Safety/Organizational/Productivity:

· Follow institution’s safety procedures.

· Follow Universal Precautions, wear PPE.

· Must be able to prioritize and manage tasks in a timely and effective manner.

· Acts independently and accepts responsibility of the clinical laboratory’s policy and procedures.

· Oversee performance of Laboratory Assistants as needed.

· Complete 12 hours of continuing education annually.

Communication/Teamwork:

· Must demonstrate satisfactory verbal and written communication.

· Maintain positive working relationship with fellow staff and clinic personnel.

· Must be able to interact well with patients, employees, physicians and management.

· Answer questions from patients, physicians, and nursing staff regarding clinical laboratory.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

· Associate of Science in Laboratory Science with MLT certification from a recognized credentialing agency.

· Must have (2) years' experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

· Must have basic computer skills.

· Willing to adapt to a flexible schedule and work environment.

Working Conditions

This position works in the clinical laboratory of a busy outpatient oncology/hematology clinic. This person will be required to work closely with coworkers and management. This position requires that the employee handle bodily fluids and chemicals daily.

Physical Requirements

This position requires that the employee be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to eight hours a day. This position also requires that the employee be able to perform mild physical labor to complete the tasks at hand.