Medical Laboratory Technician - Casual Hours - Day Shift - Forbes Hospital

Laboratory Analyst

Performs routine and highly complex laboratory analyses on clinical specimens in various sections of the laboratory under supervision.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of routine and complex procedures using established criteria to provide quality clinical information. Verifies analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity and linearity for test methods. (50%)
• Operates, calibrates, checks and maintains instrumentation. Recognizes problems with quality control and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information. (30%)
• Participates in programs to keep updated with current and changing technologies. (5%)
• May collect and process patient specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and within the expected time frames. (5%)
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. (5%)
• May mentor MT/MLT, phlebotomy, and lab processor students and new employees in laboratory testing following AHN policies and procedures. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

Minimum

• Associates degree in ASCP eligible program or equivalent. Meet ongoing education requirements for certification.

Preferred

• Clinical laboratory experience.
• Medical Laboratory Technician or equivalent