Medical Lab Technician

This position is responsible for performing tests through approved department procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to be successful.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)
• Perform laboratory tests accurately and in a timely fashion following established guidelines and physician orders. Report all tests in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures timely.
• Inform appropriate personnel of department supply needs ensuring uninterrupted testing.
• Perform, record and analyze QC data in order to make judgments concerning the results and take appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.
• Maintain a safe and efficient working environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work area, and monitoring temperatures in accordance with regulatory agencies and organizational policies.
• Recognize and troubleshoot malfunctions of advanced technological equipment and initiates corrective action.
• Maintain clinical competency and current professional knowledge by reading relevant journal articles and attending training sessions.
• Evaluate new testing methodology and contributes to writing technical laboratory procedures.
• Identify and resolve problems that may adversely affect test analyses and/or notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor or director when appropriate.
• Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's acceptable guidelines.
• Assist Laboratory Supervisor with yearly departmental inventory.
• Perform complex laboratory procedures, recognizes deviation for expected results, analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
• Operate instruments using established protocols and quality control checks: performs preventive and corrective maintenance on instruments.
• Recommend process improvements for increased efficiencies
• Display and promote company values
• Regular attendance
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate, direct and empower team
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in fast paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment
• Analytical skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new approaches
• Maintain professional technical knowledge

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• Associates degree in Medical Technology, a related field in science, or equivalent experience.
• Certification by ASCP, or AMT preferred.
• Knowledge of all areas in the laboratory demonstrated through interview process.
• Knowledge of computerized document system preferred.