Medical Laboratory Technician

Position Information

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Classification Title Medical Laboratory Technician

Working Title Medical Lab Technician

Location Boone, NC

Job Category 3

Position Number 066001

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Department Health Services - 320000

This position is viewed as a certified Medical Lab Technician. The person in this position will be required to perform moderately complex to highly complex laboratory tests with minimal or no supervision. The various areas of the laboratory in which testing is done are: hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, immunology, EKGs and phlebotomy. The technician must be able to perform these tests with precision, accuracy and must be able to report out results within the laboratory’s established turn around times.

This person will be required to perform and document all Quality Control and be able to evaluate any results, which deviate from the established normal values. This person will be required to follow all Quality Assurance Procedures and document any corrective action taken when necessary. This person will recognize and follow all safety regulations and adhere to all guidelines set for clinical laboratories by OSHA, CLIA, ASCP and AMT.

This person will be required to operate and use all laboratory equipment and testing kits and be knowledgeable in the troubleshooting techniques of each one.

Graduation from high school and one year of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special

Note:

This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential work functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are primarily those of the majority of positions in this class, but may not be applicable to all positions.

Essential Job Functions

Support and perform medical laboratory tests that are used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Duties include receiving and procuring specimens, preparing specimens for testing, processing specimens, assisting and performing laboratory tests, interpreting test results and monitoring test procedures, quality control and test interpretation. Also includes the coordination of daily operational functions in the laboratory, training and orientation.

Possess the educational level for med lab technologist or medical laboratory technician. Maintain current level of proficiency. Maintain current appropriate national and/or state certifications.

Graduation from high school and one year of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Laboratory Operations:

• Organizes and directs the daily activities of the laboratory; participates with supervisor in work planning, staff training, evaluating work, and counseling. Serves as an expert in directing the work in specialized testing areas.
• Manages laboratory resources including inventory control; manages storage and acquisition of specimens; establishes priorities in the use of resources; may monitor expenditures.
• Researches and recommends purchase of new and/or replacement of equipment and supplies.
• Evaluates and modifies quality control procedures. Reviews work of others for conformance with quality control procedures; maintains quality control records.
• Performs safety checks; ensures compliance with health and safety guidelines. Trains others.

Laboratory Testing and Analysis:

• Performs complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviations from expected and/or normal results; analyzes results for possible solutions.
• Recommends new test methodologies and/or…