Job Description
Responsibilities:

•Performs laboratory procedures, quality control and quality assurance measuresas outlined in the Laboratory Procedure Manual. Tests patient specimens, correlates data and reports result in a timely manner to affect quality patient care. •Follows lab procedures for specimen handling and processing. Performs lab procedures in accordance with standards set forth in the approved Laboratory Procedures Manual.Reports and maintains records of patient test results according to protocol.•Adheres to quality control and quality assurance procedures with appropriate and accurate documentation. Follows laboratory's established corrective action procedures. Performs proficiency testing, reports result, according to protocol. Diagnoses laboratory instrument malfunctions, performs preventive and corrective maintenance/repairs, and maintains records of actions.•Ensures that lab standard of timeliness and quality of patient test results is met. Recognizes unexpected or unreasonable results, identifies the cause, and takes appropriate action. Brings unusual situations to the attention of the lab director, medical technologist, and the company’s CEO.•Enters and retrieves information using the laboratory computer system where required.•Performs the responsibilities of phlebotomy, accessioning, and specimen processing on an as needed basis to maintain efficient laboratory operations.•Assures that adequate department supply levels are maintained in a cost-effective manner.•Assists in the orientation of new employees •Adheres to lab safety and infection control practices. Follows department and organization dress code policies. Wears personal protective equipment where appropriate.•Applies professional knowledge and judgment to analytical and decision-makingfunctions. Advises providers and clinical staff of correct procedures for specimen

Must-Haves:

Education equivalent to an Associate degree required, Medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical, or biological science
Associate degree or equivalent – 3 months documented laboratory training in high complexity testing.

Bachelor’s degree and above, no experienced required

Nice to have:

Medical Laboratory Technician Certification

Completed training in an approved NAACLS Medical Laboratory

12 Units CEU in Laboratory Medicine