Medical Lab Tech

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Medical Technologist will perform clinical laboratory procedures, quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance. The Medical Technologist will also maintain cooperative working relationships with intradepartmental and interdepartmental staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Performs routine and specialty laboratory tests.

Reports critical test results to physicians or nurses immediately and according to established criteria. Reviews reports for clerical accuracy and clinical indications.

Performs, analyzes, and records quality-control and takes appropriate corrective action when results are outside acceptable limits. Documents actions taken.

Documents all instrument checks, preventive maintenance, routines, problems, and corrective actions taken. Recognizes, analyzes, and takes corrective action to resolve instrument/clinical problems.

Contributes to the general laboratory functions and institutional needs. Performs specimen collection and processing duties according to policies established in the medical specialty area.

Generalist, performs work in all areas of the laboratory, including blood bank

Observes laboratory and hospital policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Chemical hygiene and/or lab safety procedures

Demonstrates competence in all aspects of the job

Adheres to the facility’s Standards of Excellence.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and the successful completion of an accredited medical technology program or the equivalent training, education, and experience.

ASCP certification or equivalent.

Full-time