Medical Laboratory Technologist

Job description

Description
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Hourly rate: Starting at $32/hour
Working hours: 12 hour shifts
Purpose/Position Summary:
The technologist is responsible to the Director, Administrator and the Lab Manager. Under the direction of the manager, the technologist performs laboratory procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.
Job Relationships:
• Reports to Laboratory Manager
• Inter-relationships with: All staff, peers, medical staff, administration and department supervisors.
• Interaction with patients, visitors, families, surveyors and regulatory agencies is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Performs venipuncture collections on pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Collects and labels the appropriate samples.
• Reviews and orders the tests on the physician requisition in the hospital LIS.
• Temp registers patients as needed.
• Performs appropriate tests efficiently and accurately, reports correctly through the LIS, and distributes the results to the designated medical personnel.
• Orders and ships specimens to reference laboratories. Completes, results through LIS, and distributes the reports.
• Maintains adequate records as directed.
• Supports and maintains adequate quality control procedures.
• Performs routine maintenance. Investigates and attempts to resolve technical problems.
• Performs competency testing as required by laboratory policy. This will include wet, written and survey testing.
• Rotates within the department and by shift as required.
• May be required to assist in the development of techniques and technical factors related to new and current procedures.
• Secures and returns supplies as needed.
• In the absence of the manager, may be designated as acting manager.
• Adheres to Compliance, Safety and HIPAA policies of the facility.
• Has access to the “most sensitive” identifiable patient information.

Requirements
Education/training: Associates in Applied Science, at minimum
Meet CLIA requirements 2-6
Experience : Prior clinical experience preferred
Computer Skills : Intermediate computer skills required