Job Description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

Performs a variety of routine and special laboratory procedures in the blood bank section of the clinical laboratory. Evaluates and reports results for use in patient diagnosis and treatment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Maintains inventory supply; stocks and maintains neat orderly work area.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment in areas of assignment; troubleshoots problems; and validates and documents information as required per standard protocol.
• Participates in surveys conducts established quality control of procedures evaluates results implements corrective action when indicated and ensures accuracy of test results.
• Performs a wide variety of routine and special procedures following prescribed protocol and using manual or automated methods; calculates and reports results as established; consults with pathologist regarding difficult analysis or abnormal findings.
• Prepares and evaluates statistical data cost analysis and daily tallies for monthly reports.
• Prepares evaluates and labels reagents media etc. per procedure.
• Processes specimens ensuring accuracy of identification; confidentiality of information; and appropriate preparation storage and transportation; may perform specimen procurement as required.
• Sets up and evaluates new procedures; performs comparison studies for linearity precision accuracy etc.; and determines normal ranges.
• Trains new employees and students. Instructs others in new procedures; evaluates and documents performance.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a closely related field.
• Applicants with an Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and clinical laboratory experience performing high complexity testing may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications

• ASCP MLS or MLT certification, or equivalent, highly preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.

Job Tags

Full time

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