What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Technician (ASCP) position at LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS?
Objective
The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and the reporting of results.
Essential Functions
- Follow laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintenance of records
- Keeping records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are handled in the same way as patient samples
- Performs laboratory diagnostics test, which are waived, moderately and highly complex
- Monitors the quality control of tests and instruments
- Maintains all instrumentation used and documenting any daily maintenance required
- Maintain all laboratory policies and procedures regarding patient confidentiality and privacy
- Adheres to the laboratory's Quality Control policies and documents all QC activities including instrument calibrations
- Identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or test result reporting and correcting the problem or notifying the supervisor
- Follow all Universal Precautions
- Wear the required uniform and safety protection equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, and lab coats while working in designated areas
- Maintain onboarding and annual training on Bloodborne Pathogens, HIPAA, OSHA, First Aid, and all required safety manuals
- Computer proficiency for data entry and accuracy in Life Points and other systems
- Clean and organize the stations and specimen storage areas
- Performs additional duties as instructed by the Director
Requirements
- ASCP MLT Certification
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
- Meet CLIA guidelines for testing personnel
- Performance of OSHA Category 1 tasks involving exposure to blood and bodily fluids
- Daily tasks involving walking, standing, reaching, lifting, and bending
- Acuity working with multiple laboratory machines and equipment
ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EMPLOYEES AT-WILL AND ARE FREE TO LEAVE LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON OR FOR NO REASON AT ALL. AS A CORRESPONDING RIGHT, LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS HAS THE SAME RIGHT TO TERMINATE AN EMPLOYEE AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON OR FOR NO REASON AT ALL.