The following statements are intended to describe the major elements and requirements of the position and should not be taken as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals assigned to this job.
JOB SUMMARY: Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204, and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual’s education, training or experience and technical abilities. Each individual performing the above procedures must:
- Adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
- Follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
- Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director,
- Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory,
- Perform and document maintenance; daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate,
- Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting,
- Recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics,
- Ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies,
- May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics,
- Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures,
- Adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources,
- In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift,
- May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
- 1Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- ASCP certification or equivalent preferred
- Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489)
- Possession of a current and valid state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
- Required to travel and work at multiple locations as assigned