Summary

Perform routine tests in clinical laboratory for use in treatment, diagnosis and monitoring of disease upon completion of required training. Perform related duties to support laboratory demands and meet patient needs.

Key Responsibilities

Routine tests are performed in the areas such as hematology, coagulation, chemistry, bacteriology, and clinical microscopy using standard techniques upon satisfactorily completing required competencies.

Blood specimens are collected by venipuncture on geriatric, adults, children, and infants addressing their age specific needs and per phlebotomy standards.

Automated equipments are used per established guidelines, such as automated coagulation and blood cell counter and urine chemical analyzer for analysis.

Automated analyzers are operated and maintained per established manufacturer and laboratory standard operating procedures.

Laboratory reports are provided to authorized persons per standard operating procedures.

Supplies are maintained and ordered as necessary to meet the needs of the lab.

Medical Lab Technicians are cross trained to other areas to meet the needs of the lab demands.

Consultation is provided to Laboratory Medical Technologists or Lab Section Supervisors on Lab to resolve issues and problems.

Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.

PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Qualifications and Experience

Education/Degree

Required

Associate's Degree in Medical Technology or any Biological Sciences required.

Experience

Required

One year of clinical training in a school of medical technology approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or in hospital setting is required.

Must have one year minimum experience in a hospital Laboratory required.

Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)

Required:

Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

Preferred:

Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.

Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.

Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.

High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.

Attention to detail.