Medical Lab Tech

Job Summary:

The Medical Technologist will perform clinical laboratory procedures, quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance. The Medical Technologist will also maintain cooperative working relationships with intradepartmental and interdepartmental staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and specialty laboratory tests.
• Reports critical test results to physicians or nurses immediately and according to established criteria. Reviews reports for clerical accuracy and clinical indications.
• Performs, analyzes, and records quality-control and takes appropriate corrective action when results are outside acceptable limits. Documents actions taken.
• Documents all instrument checks, preventive maintenance, routines, problems, and corrective actions taken. Recognizes, analyzes, and takes corrective action to resolve instrument/clinical problems.
• Contributes to the general laboratory functions and institutional needs. Performs specimen collection and processing duties according to policies established in the medical specialty area.
• Generalist, performs work in all areas of the laboratory, including blood bank
• Observes laboratory and hospital policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Chemical hygiene and/or lab safety procedures
• Demonstrates competence in all aspects of the job
• Adheres to the facility’s Standards of Excellence.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and the successful completion of an accredited medical technology program or the equivalent training, education, and experience.
• ASCP certification or equivalent.