Clinical Laboratory Technologist II (503226)

· Performs clinical laboratory tests proficiently in the department under general supervision.

·Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintains accurate and complete records of all testing performed on-site.

·Maintains records that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.

·Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing, prepares clinical specimens for testing and identifies specimen related problems according to established SOP guidelines.

· Analyzes specimens using approved testing procedures.

· Reviews, releases test results and follows department’s procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to the interpreting physician per department SOP.

· Performs and documents Quality Control on reagents, equipment and assays. Recognizes and acts on QC failures by consultation or follow-up with the department Supervisor or Lead technologist regarding courses of action taken to achieve resolution.

· Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.

· Assists the department in ensuring an efficient workflow operation by reporting existing problems, i.e., problems concerning individual cases, tests, equipment and supplies that may cause significant delay on the workflow process to the department Lead, Supervisor or Director

· Prepare stock solutions, reagents and cocktails used in the laboratory as per established SOP’s. Tests and evaluates them based on standard criteria and documents all observed results.

· Ensures accurate tracking and labeling of reagents, solutions, and supplies.

· Helps maintain acceptable productivity, TAT and workflow.

· Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning, performing or scheduling equipment and instrument maintenance/calibration/certification, as required.

· Demonstrates initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity and provides consistent feedback.

· Attends monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.

Valid ASCP Certification as a Technologist in Cytogenetics; OR

Valid ASCP, AMT or ABB Certification as a Technologist; OR

ASCP Molecular Certification

Primary Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree (or its foreign equivalent) in Medical Laboratory Technology, Cytogenetic Technology, or closely related field.

OR

Alternate Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree (or its foreign equivalent) in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences with the addition of 12 months of laboratory experience/training/ training course.

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