Medical Lab Technician WOW

Medical Lab Technician Wow

The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing analysis on clinical specimens, providing accurate information to physicians, assuring the quality of test data, providing physicians with information on the validity and significance of test results and procedure development.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates safe and competent use of equipment and software to carry out duties. Includes; accurate entry of patient information and specimen information into software systems such as Sunquest and Eclipses.
• Prioritize workflow by medical necessity and priority.
• Performs testing ensuring that instrumentation is operating within established guidelines, including maintenance and troubleshooting as assigned
• Performs testing according to procedure manual including appropriate specimen and complying with all age specific related requirements; Reports results in accordance to priority of the specimen and with appropriate quality assurance and quality control
• Provides appropriate turnaround time on Laboratory testing and communicates with appropriate caregivers when delay in testing occurs.
• Performs phlebotomies and urine drug screens as requested including special collections.
• Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective efficient and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of Laboratory quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participating in professional organizations or attending instrumentation training.
• Assists in writing and documenting new procedures and implementing new instrumentation. Reviews procedures as requested.
• Maintains inventory levels. Receives, labels, and restocks inventory
• Instructs students and orient new employees as required