Job Title: MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (MLT/MLS)

REPORTS TO: Laboratory Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease within a CLIA compliant Moderate Complexity Laboratory.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Implement laboratory procedures, efficiency and customer service.
• Ensure the system/method/process for lab results is accurate.
• May be asked to train and supervise laboratory personnel.
• Assist with maintaining laboratory inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies.
• Assure monthly spore count and autoclave cleaning is performed as indicated.
• Work cooperatively to compile and update the laboratory manual and keep it updated.
• Assist in developing and implementing quality control measures in the lab.
• Assist in enforcing all laboratory safety and infection control measures.
• Utilizes personal protective equipment appropriately for the type of activity performed.
• Set up (assist lab manager), adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Remain knowledgeable and up-to-date on all state, federal and CLIA regulations, and ensure they are followed.
• As appropriate ensure any federal and state reports are submitted timely.
• Assist with accurate coding and billing as needed.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures on patients.
• Identify and label specimens.
• Collect throat culture and nasopharyngeal specimens.
• Maintain electronic medical records including accurate and complete documentation of patient information and laboratory results.
• Clean and restock laboratory.
• Ensure that results from ordered tests are received and in the patients’ charts.
• Forward findings, if patient did not have ordered procedure done.
• Accommodate unexpected schedule changes and walk-ins.
• Ensure the daily, weekly and monthly controls are done.
• Maintain the general neatness and orderliness of lab.
• Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited college.
• Employee is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all certification requirements relative to the position.

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Two years’ medical laboratory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of universal precautions and bloodborne pathogens.
• Knowledgeable of all state, federal and CLIA regulations regarding laboratory.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques used in the laboratory.

Equal Opportunity Employer