Medical Technologist​/CLS LAB

Description Job Summary

The Medical Technologist is responsible for the processing of laboratory specimens and reporting of results in all areas of the clinical laboratory including maintaining laboratory records, following laboratory policies and procedures, and maintaining quality control practices. All testing must meet the CLIA ’88 criteria for specimen processing, test performance, quality, and reporting test results.

• Collects patient blood samples by capillary puncture, arterial puncture or venipuncture. Collects select swabs and washings for culture and immunological testing. All specimens will be collected to obtain an optimal specimen for testing using approved safety supplies and techniques including latex gloves, safety needles, etc.
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical and immunological analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, feces and spinal fluid.
• Performs blood cell counts and procedures in hematology as well as coagulation studies.
• Conducts blood tests for blood bank/transfusion purposes.
• Performs Therapeutic phlebotomies according to FDA good manufacturing practices.
• Performs arterial blood gas analyses, as needed.
• Performs complete processing of aerobic and anaerobic microbiological cultures, including gram stain interpretation.
• Navigates efficiently and effectively through the Health land Clinical Lab Information System to ensure all appropriate data is entered accurately and retrievable for the physician.
• Navigates efficiently and effectively on the Internet to research supplies, place supply orders, submit proficiency testing data, retrieve proficiency testing results, and seek and participate in pertinent educational material; uses other laboratory related websites as necessary.
• Participates in all quality assurance activities as required by CLIA’88 which includes, but is not limited to, maintaining records of procedure and instrument performance, patient results, quality control, and proficiency testing programs for all analyses performed on patient samples. Follows defined protocol for investigating out-of-control runs and corrective action taken.
• Reviews laboratory reports for testing performed in-house and by reference laboratories for extraordinary results and clerical errors before they are reported to the patient’s medical record.
• Operates, calibrates, maintains, troubleshoots, and makes minor repairs on automated equipment and instruments in the laboratory including complete documentation of all activity and corrective action taken. Works closely with instrument manufacturers’ technical services to keep instrumentation functions optimal.
• Identifies and documents problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problem or notify a technical supervisor.
• Keeps current on all procedures performed by reviewing policy and procedure manuals at least annually. May participate in procedure manual updates as assigned.
• Shares emergency call-back with coworkers during hours when the laboratory is normally closed, including weekends and holidays with a response time of less than 20 minutes. Rotates as staffing needs dictate through all weekday and weekend shifts as well as 7 days on and 7 days off in a pay period.
• Aids the technical supervisor in supply inventory as required to maintain consistent laboratory operations.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times and complies with all HIPAA regulations.
• Participates in hospital Continuous Quality Improvement programs and additional hospital committees as selected, i.e., Safety Committee.
• Actively engage in quality improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science…