Medical Laboratory Technician

JOB TITLE: Medical Laboratory Technician

DEPARTMENT: Clinical

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

GRADE: 905

REPORTS TO: General Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the General Supervisor, the Medical Laboratory Technician will evaluate and perform established criteria in conformance with state and federal regulatory guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and patient test records maintenance.
• Monitors test analysis and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of analytic performance are completed.
• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
• Maintains proficiency and competency in performance for the testing menu of the department.
• Adheres to laboratory quality control policies and documents all quality control activities.
• Performs instrument calibration and maintenance.
• Follows laboratory procedures when test systems are not within established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and notifies proper personnel.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established specifications.
• Properly disposes of all bio-hazardous materials and prepares solutions and reagents in accordance with standard procedure.
• Participates in regulatory agency inspection readiness and onsite inspections.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of this position as business needs warrant.

COMPETENCIES

• TECHNICAL EXPERTISE – The incumbent demonstrates the technical capability and knowledge required for this role
• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS – This role demonstrates the ability to understand relationship-orientated aspects of social effectiveness and to operate successfully in a variety of social exchanges
• QUALITY CONTROL – This role demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• DECISION MAKING SKILLS – This role will be required to display the ability to make good decisions and / or lead a sound decision-making process

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• Consistently delivers quality work during allotted timeframes
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and proficiency in Laboratory settings
• Presents commitment to core values of the organization and ensures Laboratory employees do the same

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education / Certifications:

• Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Science is accepted.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Appropriate certification based on assigned department.

Experience / Abilities:

• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Willingness to maintain confidential information

TRAVEL AND HOURS

• This position is full-time
• No travel is required with this position

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Employee is regularly required to talk or hear

Employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms

Employee is occasionally required to lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of MAWD Pathology Group to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status or any other characteristic prohibited by state or federal law.