Job Summary:
Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (MDL) is a CLIA certified clinical laboratory with multiple state licensing, specializing in state of the art, automated DNA based molecular analysis of a variety of chronic and infectious illnesses. MDL specializes and performs Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with a larger menu of testing available in the field of infectious disease. Our main theme of research is in the field of Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Infectious Arthritis, Tick-borne Diseases, Mycology, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
Essential Functions:

• Unpack specimen deliveries
• Properly count/compare the courier & field service technician specimens to route sheets
• Correctly identify all necessary information on a test requisition form
• Match information on the test requisition with information on the collection vial for accuracy
• Identify correct documentation and procedures for missing or discrepant information
• Demonstrate proper use of dMDL
• Properly collate all paperwork received with specimen including requisition, checks, credit card forms, insurance card copies and prescriptions
• Demonstrate proper use of MDL test codes and panels
• Accession multiple types of specimens including blood, urine, swabs, CSF, synovial fluid, ticks, biopsies, etc.
• Take pictures of specimen vial/container for QC purposes
• Print labels and affix to specimen, requisition forms and accompanying documentation
• Sort and prepare all paperwork for scanning; scan all paperwork
• Sort samples in ascending order, as well as set up samples according to an XG sheet
• Properly locate a sample requested by the clinical lab, quality control, or the SRC department
• Complete any paperwork from QC/SRC
• Archive and file all paperwork
• Demonstrate proper use of a Sample Scan 96
• Print labels for plates, preparing them to be scanned
• Take temperatures of the clinical lab
• Record data and organize documentation
• Organize and maintain lab storage, samples and specimens
• Prepare equipment and work space
• Sanitize and sterilize equipment and workspace
• Perform routine equipment preventative maintenance and thermometer calibrations; record data and results and report results and variations to supervisor
• Prepare and aliquot reagents; make master-mix
• Pour microbiology plates and perform sterility and growth promotion testing
• Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist laboratory staff in daily activities or additional duties as delegated.
• Performs other similar or related duties as required or assigned.
• Assures activities are conducted in a safe manner and materials are handled according to safety guidelines. Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens.
• Assures customer privacy is maintained at all times.
• Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities.
• Assures information is delivered in a manner that is supportive, timely and understandable.
• Initiative is demonstrated to proactively diagnose and resolve problems.
• Productive work habits are consistently displayed.
• Accuracy and quality are maintained for all activities.

Job Qualifications: General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) required

• Clinical Laboratory Accessioner training
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time efficiently

Visit us at https://www.mdlab.com/
Medical Diagnostic Laboratories is a member of Genesis Global Group, and is an equal opportunity employer.