What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Medical Lab Technician in Milledgeville, GA position at Patterns LLC?
Job Summary:
Performs laboratory analysis on received specimens, providing clinical information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area, documenting corrective action to any non-conforming event.
- Prepares reagents, maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures, and manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense.
- Exercises clinical judgment in assessing priorities while identifying, problem-solving, and offering solutions to test systems through the appropriate department channels.
- Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation, adhering to all regulatory requirements for various authorities.
- Maintains clear, real-time communications shift-to-shift and with leadership regarding issues, concerns, and problems that may affect patient care or the operation of the department.
- Participates in planning and implementing change through participation in staff meetings, task forces, or projects.
- Participates in competency assessment program, where qualified.
Physical Requirements:
Works in a fast-paced clinical environment. Works in an area containing biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards.
Skills:
- Associate's degree required, MLT registry eligible or equivalent required.
- MLT (ASCP) or equivalent required within one year of hire.
Languages:
English: Read, Write, Speak
