Molecular Diagnostics Technician

JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Laboratory Technician I position was designed for a newly ASCP certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or an individual with appropriate training and experience qualified to perform high complexity testing under CLIA 42CFR493.1489. The individual in this position is responsible for day to day biological specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting as well as maintaining laboratory equipment and addressing client concerns.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receives and process specimens according to department protocols.
• Assists the Supervisor, Manager and Director with administrative functions such as ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Produces, interprets and reports accurate and precise test results.
• Identifies and correct problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting of patient samples.
• Communicates pertinent section information/issues to supervisor, manager or another appropriate individual.
• Performs instrument maintenance and method troubleshooting.
• Validates new methods.
• Handles CAP surveys.
• Assists in documentation and maintaining effective department QA/QC programs and monitors.
• Performs within the productivity expectations as set forth by current departmental guidelines.
• Exercises all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate Policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.
• Addresses Client Concerns.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with other departments within PathGroup and subsidiaries.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Nothing in the job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

• Associate degree in Chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training.
• National certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as a Medical Laboratory Technician is preferred.
• Must maintain appropriate continuing education for certification and licensure as applicable.

EXPERIENCE

• 6 months to three years of job-related experience preferred.
• Computer proficiency preferred.