Medical Lab Technician II

Job Title

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Primary Purpose

Generate and deliver precise, accurate, and timely test results on clinical specimens for waived, moderate, and high complexity tests as outlined by CLIA. Testing areas encompass hematology, microbiology, chemistry, urinalysis, serology, virology, phlebotomy, and more. All tests are conducted in compliance with CLIA regulations, as well as state and OSHA requirements. Conduct necessary quality control checks, maintain equipment, and document all actions appropriately. Additionally, manage clinical lab inventory and perform various administrative duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Clinical Laboratory Testing

• Produce and report timely, accurate, and reliable test results in waived, moderate, and high complexity tests as defined by CLIA.
• Follow established procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Assure that all specimens and requisitions are labeled with all required information so that the requested test(s) are performed on the correct patient specimen.
• Use independent judgement to recognize abnormal and/or critical test values and make decisions regarding the need for retesting and/or confirmatory testing.
• Perform and monitor quality control on test systems/equipment as required. Review results and report accordingly.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on all equipment as necessary.

General Lab Duties

• Successfully participate in required proficiency testing and competency evaluations.
• Process specimens in a timely manner and in the appropriate way for testing in house or for sending out to a reference lab. This must be in a manner which will preserve the integrity of the specimen.
• Monitor inventory and expiration dates of supplies and reagents regularly and request necessary supplies in a timely manner.
• Monitor and record temperatures.
• Maintain weekly, monthly, and quarterly checklists for the clinical lab.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Notify the Medical Lab Supervisor I and/or Medical Lab Technologist I of critical values, instrument or test malfunction, etc.; otherwise, responsible for final review of own work before releasing results.
• Decontaminate work surfaces and reusable supplies as necessary and dispose of biohazardous materials and sharps appropriately.
• Answer questions from patients and other staff regarding lab policies and procedures, testing, etc.

Phlebotomy

• Blood drawing on adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients that come into the lab for testing.
• Techniques include venipuncture and capillary puncture using standard phlebotomy supplies and equipment.
• All techniques must be performed abiding by OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen regulations.
• Explain and reassure patients, and guardians if patient is pediatric, about the phlebotomy procedure.
• Collect blood specimen in a timely manner and in the container appropriate for the test to be performed.

Additional Support

• Fill in at the Havelock clinic as assigned by the supervisor and transport specimen, mail, supplies, etc. to the CCHD New Bern office at the end of the day.
• In the event of a disaster, may be required to assist as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management.

Minimum Education and Experience

Associate's degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution or completion of a certified laboratory assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course, and one year of medical laboratory experience; or high school or General Educational Development diploma and three years of medical laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in high complexity testing (microbiology and hematology) preferred. ASCP, CLS, HEW, or an equivalent certification or eligibility is required. Special Requirements G.S. 153A-94.2(b) Subject to SBI criminal history record check prior to hire.