Clinical Lab Technologist

Clinical Lab Technologist – Silver Spring, MD

Position Summary:

Reports to the Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Manager and/or Laboratory Operations Director.

Performs routine and complex clinical laboratory tests in accordance with established standards and procedures.

Core Laboratory

Chemistry (Cobas 502)

Immunology (Cobas 801)

Hematology (Ruby/Emerald)

Including manual differentials

ISed

Coagulation (ACL TOP)

Diagnostic testing requires a professional level of knowledge to properly execute and analyze results, especially where results are abnormal or atypical.

Ability to perform successfully and independently in a rapidly changing environment.

Maintains composure in high stress situations while exercising initiative and sound judgement.

Specific duties may vary according to laboratory and shift assigned.

Cross training into Molecular/Immunology department

Specimen accessioning is included in this role.

Operates laboratory equipment and performs scheduled maintenance on instrumentation following laboratory guidelines.

Recognizes, troubleshoots, and documents equipment problems, contacting service when appropriate.

Produces accurate and timely laboratory test results.

Evaluates laboratory test results according to age and/or diagnosis.

Utilizes laboratory equipment and supplies/consumables.

Evaluates quality control results within established parameters.

Maintains quality control records by completing corrective action forms, logging quality control values, etc.

Corrects detected problems, documenting corrective action taken.

Maintains effective communication skills within the laboratory and with other healthcare professionals in the organization.

Assist in training employees, students, and other healthcare professionals in laboratory testing methodology.

Ability to use and understand Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and follow Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manuals.

Maintains quality assurance practices in compliance with policies and in adherence to Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, including accreditation and licensure requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Work requires formal educational background in biology, chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, and microbiology normally acquired through completion of a two- or four-year post-secondary school program in clinical laboratory technology/medical technology and/or equivalent education and training in microbiology, chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, or related field. BS degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science, preferred. Molecular experience is highly desirable, but not required.

Certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) is not required, but highly desired. It is strongly recommended that those hired without a certification are eligible to sit for the board exam and obtain a certification within two years of hire.

This role is intended for individuals with at least one year of clinical laboratory experience or an equivalent work experience related to the discipline