MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Overview

Leads and coordinates activities of the Laboratory Technicians and Laboratory Assistants. Performs a variety of laboratory testing and related tasks. Operates automated testing equipment. Performs routine procedural steps of laboratory tests.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitors and resolves problems related to specimen processes and activities of the Laboratory Technicians and Laboratory Assistants.
• Receives sorts and accessions lab specimens in ICIS and processes them by manual and automated methods and contacts phlebotomists, nurses, and doctors as required to solve specimen-related problems.
• Views activities orders in ICIS and prints both collection and aliquot labels.
• Performs separate procedural steps of less complex laboratory testing procedures to obtain results for diagnosis of patient diseases.
• Operates automated testing and diagnostic equipment in accordance with accepted and established procedures.
• Prepares specimens for observation and analysis by other laboratory staff members.
• Identifies and labels all specimens to be retained and files them for later reference.
• Assists in training new laboratory technicians and trainees.
• Inventories and requests biweekly supplies (warehouse and pre-analytical machines supplies) and arranges monthly staff schedule with the senior and supervisor.
• Works in accordance with standards established by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals and the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree / Diploma in Medical or Laboratory Technology, or other related discipline is required.

Experience Required

Other Requirements (Certificates)

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