Medical Technologist

JOB FUNCTION:

Responsible for general supervision consisting of day to day operation of the lab, which includes: scheduling, test performance, verification, corrective action monitoring, employee training, orientation employee evaluation, proficiency test analysis, quality control and quality assurance monitoring, resolving, technical problems, instrument performance, and ordering supplies.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draws patient blood according to policy and procedure
• Accessioning of patient request
• Enter patient information in computer accurately
• Runs chemistry analyzer efficiently
• Runs hematology analyzer efficiently
• Distribution of patient reports
• Filing of patient reports
• Performs kit testing according to manufactures specifications
• Performs microscopic procedures accurately
• Runs urinalysis analyzer
• Runs coagulation analyzer
• Performs blood banking procedures according to AABB and laboratory policy and procedure manuals
• Quality control review and corrective action monitoring
• Quality assurance review and corrective action
• Ordering supplies
• Stores all patient and QC data on computer disk
• Ensures adequate staffing
• Participates and analyzes proficiency test results
• Performs charges for Business Office
• Adequate communication when necessary

License Requirements:

• Current and active Clinical Laboratory Scientist license through Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• CLS Technician or Generalist
• BLS CPR certification