JOB SUMMARY :

The person in this position is a certified Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) who is

responsible for day to day specimen processing, analysis and results reporting. The person in this position performs the standard duties of a Medical Technologist.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

Receive and process specimens according to department protocols.

Produces, interprets and reports accurate and precise test results.

Displays satisfactory clinical competency on standard procedures.

Identify and correct problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting of

patient samples.

Perform clinical pending specimen logs to account for missing physical specimens within the

department.

Performs physical retrieval of specimens found from pending log review.

Utilizes understanding of LIS to re-process, add, or cancel testing as needed.

Communicates pertinent section information/issues to supervisor, manager or other appropriate

individual.

Performs instrument maintenance and method troubleshooting.

Design and update procedures to promote maximum efficiency/accuracy of testing and reporting.

Assists the Supervisor, Manager and Director with administrative functions such as ordering supplies

and maintaining inventory.

Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure

manuals.

Assists in documentation and maintaining effective department QA/QC programs and monitors.

Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies,

including the Privacy and Security policies.

Must perform within the productivity expectations as set forth by current departmental guidelines.
REQUIREMENTS :

MT - Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical lab science or medical

technology.

Registered by the ASCP, AMT, or AAB.

Maintain appropriate continuing education for certification and licensure.

One year job-related experience required.

Computer proficiency required.