FT Lab Tech

POSITION SUMMARY

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• MT – Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or related science with twelve months of clinical education in a school of medical technology or its equivalent accepted by certification agencies. National Certification: MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA), or equivalent.
• MLT – Associate Degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program or its equivalent accepted by certification agencies. National Certification: MLT (ASCP), CLT (NCA), or equivalent.
• CLT – Successful completion of qualifying exam offered by the Department of Health and Human Services of the Federal government.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promptly and consistently procures acceptable specimens according to SOP (including adherence to universal precautions/PPE, patient identification, labeling and priority guidelines) with minimal discomfort to patient; utilizes judgment in varying technique appropriate to age of patient (neonatal, pediatric, geriatric); and promptly routes samples to appropriate laboratory area.
• Recognizes inappropriate/unusual test orders and seeks resolution thereof; recognizes difficult draws/situations and seeks assistance. Assists others with difficult draws/ situations when requested.
• Performs testing on accepted specimens such that no error is made that can be traced to carelessness or failure to follow the SOP and is completed within stated turnaround time.
• Efficiently organizes and manages workload without loss of accuracy, prioritizing as appropriate. Pending work is appropriately left for follow up.
• Monitors supply inventory as needed and notifies appropriate supervisory staff of pending shortages.
• Suggests ideas that conserve reagents, supplies, and reduces costs.
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