Medical Laboratory Technician 12 Nights and Weekends (1214)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:   

Highly specialized and educated technician who performs clinical analysis requiring limited skills, responsibility, and minimal exercise of independent judgement.  Medical technicians must work under the supervision of a registered Medical Technologist at all times. Performs phlebotomy duties as needed. Follows policies and procedures to ensure overall departmental operations in accordance with the facility’s mission and philosophy.  Participates and maintains quality assurance activities to assure highest standards of care.

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience: Must be registered as a medical technician in accordance with the standards of the Department of Human Resources of Georgia.

Experience:  At least two years required of on the job training and experience.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions; to move, sit, stand, walk and bend intermittently throughout the work day, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these sources to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the responsibilities assigned.
• External and internal applicants who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis.
• Position has expected exposure to blood borne pathogens.

The duties, responsibilities and required skills for this role are outlined on the following pages and are the basis for competency and performance evaluations. This list is intended to describe the general nature of work to be performed and not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.