Job ID : S65923
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result;
· Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens;
· Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
· Review and release test results.
· Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
· Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed;
· Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
· Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
· Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
· Follow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients. If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.
· Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
· Maintain general appearance of the department.
· Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates.
· Review/train on new procedures.
· Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.
· Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
· If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.
· Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
Education:
BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 published in March 14, 1990.
Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
Work Experience:
· 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
· Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.
Special Requirements:
· Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
· Must interact with other departments.
· Contact with clients may be required, good customer service skills are important.
· Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.