Medical Lab Technician

SCRI Oncology Partners, located in Nashville, Tenn., is a dedicated cancer treatment center led by globally recognized oncologists with disease expertise in cancer care and clinical research. This center offers patients state-of-the art personalized cancer care and opportunities to participate in clinical trials with innovative treatments. The practice conducts clinical trials through their affiliation with Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a global leader in oncology research that has been offering and managing clinical trials in the community for over 30 years. Since its inception, SCRI has contributed to pivotal research that has helped advance the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today.

SCOPE :
The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for accurately performing specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures for moderate- and high-complexity laboratory testing. This role follows established quality assurance and safety policies, conducts specimen collection, and assists with patient flow as needed. The MLT performs clinical tests used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and applies clinical judgment and technical skills to assess the appropriateness of results, determine the need for retesting, and identify when equipment recalibration is required. The position also performs and monitors specialized diagnostic tests while adhering to standard operating procedures, scientific methods, and all applicable quality guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with special procedures as needed (i.e. bone marrows in the room).
• Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.
• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing including reference laboratory specimens.
• Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology specimens.
• Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment. Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.
• Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators and reagents.
• Participates in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.
• Records results on appropriate worksheet and computer system and performs file maintenance. Processes specimens for send-out testing.
• Follows the laboratory's policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists.
• Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing.
• Prepares reagents and other chemical solutions as needed. Restocks the laboratory area as needed.
• Processes in-house and in-coming results for charting.
• Charts patient results in a timely manner as needed.
• Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
• Complies with applicable regulatory agency standards.
• Ensures proper disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintains a clean working environment.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.
• Performs CLIA classified Waived and Moderately complexity testing.
• May be under the supervision of a Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or related science field.
• Current state license if required. AMT, ASCP or equivalent certification preferred but not required. Position requires five years of experience.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients.