Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Medical Laboratory Technician

DEPARTMENT: Ancillary

NATURE OF POSITION: Medical Laboratory Technician/Radiographer performs x-rays, routine tests, quality control procedures and keeps supply inventory.

• Associate degree in the medical laboratory technology field from an accredited

institution and certification by ASCP or another approved agency or eligible for certification

• Previous experience preferred but not required
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performs all laboratory procedures using appropriate equipment and materials
• Performs and appropriately documents quality control procedures, instrument checks and maintenance reports
• Records workload and test results according to established lab protocol
• Verifies ancillary services provided and makes appropriate changes to the superbill
• Takes corrective action with proper documentation when controls are out of range or test results are abnormal
• Performs proficiency testing according to the schedule subscribed from the
American Proficiency Institute
• Performs venipuncture/capillary sticks on adults and pediatric patients
• Performs other phlebotomy duties as necessary
• Processes samples according to test specific requirements
• Protects the confidentiality of patients and their records at all times by complying with the health center confidentiality policies
• Daily disinfection of work surfaces and equipment used in the department
ORGANIZATION:
• Abstains from gossip in the workplace.
• Exhibits enthusiasm, a positive attitude and professionalism in the workplace.
• Handles personal conflict and works through it at the lowest possible level (first with party/parties involved, then if necessary, with 3rd party mediation).
• Is friendly and easy to approach.
• Is neat, clean, wellgroomed, and dresses in accordance to the dress code policy.
• Leaves personal problems out of workplace.
• Treats all coworkers with dignity and respect.
• Arrives on time and works through designated hours.
• Completes tasks effectively, accurately and on time.
• Demonstrates little or no absenteeism/follows leave guidelines.
• Follows designated chain of authority.
• Is flexible, able and willing to respond to unusual jobrelated demands.
• Manages time well.
• Recognizes and assists others in the work of the department, even though the work may be outside of regular duties.
• Shares equally in the workload of the department.
• Works cooperatively with all team members and departments.
• Works independently requesting assistance from supervisor only as needed.
• Abstains from criticizing COFMC, colleagues and supervisors.
• Demonstrates loyalty to COFMC, colleagues and supervisors.
• Demonstrates support of the mission and vision of COFMC.
• Accepts and participates in cross training.
• Takes initiative to identify skill development needs.