Description:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform technical laboratory functions including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis and immunology.
- Report test results following clinic protocols alerting providers and/or nurses about abnormal results.
- Ensure quality control in collecting specimens, ensure appropriate sampling and maintain accurate record keeping.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
- Comply with all laboratory policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control.
- Serve as a back-up to the Lab Manager as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications and tests.
· Knowledge of medical laboratory safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.
· Knowledge of medical laboratory equipment uses and maintenance.
· Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
· Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
· Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.
· Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
· Customer Service Oriented – Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures.
· Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
· Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
· High school diploma or equivalent required
· Associate’s Degree or higher preferred
· Medical laboratory experience preferred Certification and Licensure:
· MLT, ASCP, CPT or AMT certification preferred
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