Position Summary

Performs variety of routine and complex laboratory procedures under supervision using standard and specialized techniques, instrumentation and equipment on a wide variety of biological specimens to assist physician in diagnosis and treatment of patients. Exercise professional judgment in order to recognize, prioritize, and facilitate varying test requests and workload in efficient manner.

Essential Job Functions/Accountabilities

Independently receives and performs routine and high complexity laboratory analyses on clinical specimens, quality controls, and proficiency testing specimens in one or more sections of the laboratory. Properly utilizes LIS.

Communicates critical results. Works cooperatively with reference lab, courier, and other departments within our system. Verifies analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity and linearity for test methods as needed.

Operates, calibrates, checks and maintains instrumentation. Recognizes problems with quality control and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information.

Ensures the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. Receives and processes specimens for send-outs to reference laboratories.

All other duties not specifically assigned.

Position Requirements

Education: Bachelor of Science degree listing one of the required areas of study (Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science) if degree does not list area of study transcripts must be submitted for equivalency evaluation.

Acceptable transcripts must include:
Sixty (60) semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination, OR One (1) year in approved program or equivalent with certification/registry with an accredited recognized agency or organization (e.g. ASCP, AMT, etc. - ASCP and NCA merged 10/23/09), OR One (1) year clinical laboratory experience and categorical certification from ASCP, Board of Registry (BOR) in area of experience

OR Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Experience: Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory experience. Ability to read, comprehend, and follow detailed laboratory procedures, protocols, and instructions. Minimum of 12 continuing education credits are required to be completed each calendar year for continued employment unless you are grandfathered in. Phlebotomy experience is a plus.

Technical Skills: Manual dexterity sufficient to operate and troubleshoot sophisticated equipment, identify and correct technical problems, Ability to work under stress, communicate test results to physicians, nursing units, and/or other authorized personnel. Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the CCOC policy, Use of computers, Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients / staff with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity. Demonstrates annual successful completion of all regulatory required testing related competencies.

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations: Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) from American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).