Medical Lab Technician I

Occ Summary

Perform a variety of routine and complex technical tasks in the performance of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosisand treatment of disease. Job duties are dependent on the laboratory and may be composed of a combination of the following duties and responsibilities related to the specialization.

Work Performed

Perform routine tests in clinical laboratories for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease using standard techniques and equipment; perform related duties in laboratory to include storing and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to prepare specimens a nd perform analytical tests.Prepare sterile media in plates, jars or tes t tubes for use in growingbacterial cultures; incubate culture for speci fic times at prescribedtemperatures.Understand and comply with laborator y Quality Control and QualityAssurance policies and procedures for instr umentation and testing.Prepare solutions, reagents and stains, followingstandard laboratoryformulas and procedures.Maintain detailed records of tests performed and report laboratory testresults to appropriate person nel; recognize Quality Control shifts and trends and take appropriate act ion whenever necessary.Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on test equipment, clean andsterilize laboratory equipment, glassware and instr uments, maintain laboratory supply of chemicals and glassware; perform ro utinemaintenance on equipment.Collect blood specimens from patients usin gvenipuncture, or heel orfinger stick; carry out Point-of-Care Testing waived tests andurinalysis without microscopeUtilize various hospital an d laboratory information systems andsoftware.Interact in a professional and courteous manner with doctors, nurses,and other personnel to provide technical guidance and address concerns.Perform other related duties in cidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience involving patient contact, customer service in a medical setting, strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Basic knowledge of medical terminology. Working knowledge of laboratory and hospital computer systems is helpful. Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling. Ability to demonstrate required dexterity, knowledge, and ability to complete assigned laboratory tasks and skills, attention to detail and compliance with all appropriate regulatory and safety requirements. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Level Characteristics

Act as the PIC (person in charge aka General Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor/Manager/Tech III) after attaining 1 yr of high complexity laboratory experience post scientific baccalaureate degree or 2 years high complexity experience post scientific associate degree. Provide daily supervision and/or oversight of the laboratory operation and personnel performing testing and reporting test results. Provide direct supervision of all high complexity testing. Monitor testing to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performanceare maintained. Responsibilities delegated from the director or technical supervisorinclude: Assure remedial action is taken and documented whenever tests systems deviate from established performance specifications. Ensure that patient testing results are not reported until corrective action has been taken and the test system is functioning properly

Minimum Qualifications

Education

AS, AD or BS Degree or previous classification as non-certified medical technologist.

Experience

Minimal educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case-by-case basis at the discretion ofthe CLIA (Clinical LaboratoryImprovement Amendment ) director if minimal CLIA requirements are met bythe employee for the tasks being performed.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

None required.

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