• Verifies patient and specimen identification before performing any procedure.
• Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing.
• Follows specimen rejection policies and procedures.
• Collects samples and analyze bodily fluids and substances for abnormalities. Collects blood and study blood samples used in transfusions
• Operates laboratory equipment in a high-quality, effective manner.
• Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, and reports/documents results per organizational standards.
• Performs automated tests using computerized instruments & automated equipment.
• Performs manual tests based on detailed instructions from a physician.
• Run tests and analyze the results to be reported to the patient, physician, or registered nurse.
• Performs Quality Assurance work to ensure accuracy of equipment.
• Maintains technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to resolve instrumentation, testing, or QC problems
• Resolves technical problems and ensures that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from policies and procedures.
• Establishes and monitors quality control programs under the technical supervisor's direction.
• Set up new procedures and instrumentation under the technical supervisor's direction.
• Utilizes the laboratory and hospital QA/PI plans to continually improve processes and designs.
• Maintains sufficient inventory of supplies and takes steps to reduce waste.
• Assists with the teaching and training of new employees and may be designated to verify competencies.
• Assists supervisor with management of operations, human resources, and finances.

• Bachelor of Science or MT Degree with medical technology clinical training, preferred.
  
  

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP) AMT, (NCA or HEW MT certification accepted prior 2010); certification preferred.
  
  Typical Physical Demands: May require extended periods of standing or sitting. Some bending, stooping, or stretching is required. May require lifting and carrying 5-25 pounds. Requires full range of motion including eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing within normal ranges. Requires ability to communicate and interact with others in person and on the phone. Also requires a high degree of mental alertness and the ability to handle a high degree of stress and/or irregular work hours.

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