Medical LabTech or Clinical Lab Scientist - Microbiology (Full-time, 7:30am-4:00pm, rotating weekends)

Medical LabTech or Clinical Lab Scientist - Microbiology

Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR 72703

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Days Education Level ASCP Category Laboratory

Position Summary

The role of the Medical Laboratory Tech I reports to the assigned Laboratory Supervisor in direct partnership with the Laboratory Director. This position is responsible for performing routine and special testing in different areas of the laboratory. This position is responsible for performing routine maintenance, quality control procedures, troubleshooting and documentation as per established guidelines. This position must be capable of identifying and documenting problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and be able to either correct the problem or immediately notify the general supervisor, department director or medical director.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Perform CLIA waived and non-waived testing according to approved procedures and processes.
• Perform, verify, and report laboratory results in accordance to established guidelines
• Identify issues that may adversely affect assay performance or patient results and perform corrective action including notification of appropriate laboratory personnel
• Perform analyzer maintenance, calibration, and quality control procedures
• Perform troubleshooting and corrective action documentation and related procedures
• Perform proficiency testing as needed for regulatory compliance
• Assist with reagent and supplies inventory management, as needed
• Assist with clerical and specimen processing, as needed
• Partner with customers to assess needs, aids internal and external clients, resolves problems, and satisfy expectations to influence a positive outcome
• Assist in validation of new equipment
• Assist in training students and new employees.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates degree in Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology and meets qualifications as general testing personnel in accordance with CLIA'88 regulations
• Licensure and Certifications: Eligible to take ASCP, AMT or equivalent certification exam and must pass within one year of hire date.
• Experience: 1-year medical laboratory experience, preferred.

Work Environment : This position will spend 80% of time standing while pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a medical lab environment. of sitting and standing with 80% of the time standing. This position has exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases.