Medical Technician

Job Title

*THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*

Duties

Using microscopes, centrifuges, incubators, balances, and instruments to perform laboratory tests and analyze body fluids and other substances to determine the presence or absence of disease or other abnormal conditions;

Receiving, collecting, sorting, recording, storing and/or shipping clinical laboratory specimens so that appropriate testing/diagnostic procedures can be performed;

Obtaining additional data or information from healthcare providers as needed;

Maintaining the laboratory and equipment in a clean and safe condition;

Calibrating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation and equipment;

Monitoring specimens, equipment, and laboratory for acceptability;

Ensuring that sufficient supply of reagents, standards, and controls, are available at all times; and preparing reagents, controls, etc.;

Recommending changes in procedure to improve efficiency, accurately, and safety;

Establishing inventory and equipment maintenance requirements and maintaining appropriate inventories and maintenance schedules;

Assisting in training personnel and/or students in laboratory procedures and laboratory safety;

Functioning as a point of contact for implementation of safety regulations and safe working conditions and is accountable to the supervisory to report conditions and progress on eliminating discrepancies;

Accepting/documenting incoming patient specimens using the designated computer system;

Processing specimens and selecting appropriate procedures based on knowledge of the type of specimens, patient information, and laboratory resources;

Reporting all specimen problems according to established guidelines;

Performing a variety of laboratory tests, both new and established that involve very fine distinctions in analytical methods;

Entering test results into hospital computer system, verifying the accuracy, completeness, and validity;

Evaluating the validity of data in relation to the test system and assay procedures;

Correlating and integrating information and performing additional testing to confirm abnormal results as per policies and procedures;

Participating in quality assurance activities;

Performing related duties as required.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 5:00am - 11:30pm (8-hr shift, with rotating weekends and holidays.) Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Telework: Not Authorized