Medical Lab Technician

Graduation from high school and one year of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential work functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are primarily those of the majority of positions in this class, but may not be applicable to all positions.

Support and perform medical laboratory tests that are used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Duties include receiving and procuring specimens, preparing specimens for testing, processing specimens, assisting and performing laboratory tests, interpreting test results and monitoring test procedures, quality control and test interpretation. Also includes the coordination of daily operational functions in the laboratory, training and orientation.

Possess the educational level for med lab technologist or medical laboratory technician. Maintain current level of proficiency. Maintain current appropriate national and/or state certifications.

Graduation from high school and one year of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 9 months

Laboratory work requires visual, acute hearing, fingering, and lifting. Ability to multitask in a high volume clinic setting. Ability to accurately read testing results as errors could be life threatening. Walking and standing are required. Skillful use with needles is required. Proper PPE must be used to transport specimens to work areas, skillful use of laboratory equipment can also be physically demanding. Preparation of patients for various laboratory tests can be physically as well as emotionally fatiguing. This person will know their physical limitations in order not to compromise safety, the patients safety or co-workers safety.

Laboratory Operations:
1. Organizes and directs the daily activities of the laboratory; participates with supervisor in work planning, staff training, evaluating work, and counseling. Serves as an expert in directing the work in specialized testing areas.
2. Manages laboratory resources including inventory control; manages storage and acquisition of specimens; establishes priorities in the use of resources; may monitor expenditures.
3. Researches and recommends purchase of new and/or replacement of equipment and supplies.
4. Evaluates and modifies quality control procedures. Reviews work of others for conformance with quality control procedures; maintains quality control records.
5. Performs safety checks; ensures compliance with health and safety guidelines. Trains others.

Laboratory Testing and Analysis:
1. Performs complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviations from expected and/or normal results; analyzes results for possible solutions.
2. Recommends new test methodologies and/or modifies existing ones to achieve desired results; evaluates new techniques.
3. Prepares and analyzes a variety of data; provides detailed documentation and analysis of clinical and research data.
4. Provides clinical interface and discusses results with clinicians; answers inquiries about test results.

List a minimum of 3 professional references on the application.