Medical Lab Technician

The Medical Laboratory Technician I is tasked with the processing, testing, and reporting of results for all laboratory specimens across various clinical laboratory areas. This role demands the exercise of independent judgment under general supervision, involving the analytical testing of blood and/or human biological specimens which necessitates a moderate to high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge in licensed areas. The position includes pre- and post-analytical work processes, maintenance of accurate laboratory records, adherence to laboratory policies and procedures, and upholding quality control practices. State licensure and/or national certification are required within a specified timeframe after hire. The technician actively participates in delivering outstanding customer service and maintains respectful relationships with all stakeholders. Work schedules may include on-call hours, and the role operates under the immediate supervision of a medical technologist, supervisor, or laboratory manager. Responsibilities also encompass performing clinical testing in various laboratory areas such as Blood Bank, Microbiology, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology, and Urinalysis following standardized procedures, understanding method principles, performing quality control, preventive maintenance, and interpreting results accurately. This position requires effective communication, interpersonal skills, critical thinking for ensuring quality of patient test results, and a high level of technical knowledge applicable to department testing and clinical relevance. The technician is expected to organize work to meet established deadlines and maintain job competence, consistently functioning in a self-directed manner and exhibiting complex problem-solving skills. The value you'll bring to the team: Performs pre-analytical activities including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, specimen collection, biological specimen processing, cleaning and disinfection, quality control, and calibration. Conducts all expected tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to hospital procedures, performance standards, and competency standards. Participates in proficiency testing, adhering to federal and state regulations as well as hospital policies. Provides resolution to customer service issues within guidelines and support education for clinical staff as appropriate or requested.

• Processing, testing, and reporting of results for all laboratory specimens across various clinical laboratory areas.
• Exercise of independent judgment under general supervision, involving the analytical testing of blood and/or human biological specimens which necessitates a moderate to high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge in licensed areas.
• Pre- and post-analytical work processes, maintenance of accurate laboratory records, adherence to laboratory policies and procedures, and upholding quality control practices.
• Actively participates in delivering outstanding customer service and maintains respectful relationships with all stakeholders.
• Performing clinical testing in various laboratory areas such as Blood Bank, Microbiology, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology, and Urinalysis following standardized procedures, understanding method principles, performing quality control, preventive maintenance, and interpreting results accurately.
• Organize work to meet established deadlines and maintain job competence, consistently functioning in a self-directed manner and exhibiting complex problem-solving skills.
• Performs pre-analytical activities including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, specimen collection, biological specimen processing, cleaning and disinfection, quality control, and calibration.
• Conducts all expected tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to hospital procedures, performance standards, and competency standards.
• Participates in proficiency testing, adhering to federal and state regulations as well as hospital policies.
• Provides resolution to customer service issues within guidelines and support education for clinical staff as appropriate or requested.

• State licensure and/or national certification are required within a specified timeframe after hire.
• Effective communication, interpersonal skills, critical thinking for ensuring quality of patient test results, and a high level of technical knowledge applicable to department testing and clinical relevance.

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