PRN MLS

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Job Summary:

A Medical Technologist is responsible for performing laboratory tests in order to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease in accordance with established policies and procedures. He/she will obtain, receive and process specimens, analyze specimens, interpret test results and report accurate test results.  He/she will be able to perform the work in any laboratory station.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of procedures for Universal Blood and Body Fluid Precautions. Relates proper techniques necessary to their service and job role.  Understands importance and is aware of the procedure for reporting any and all blood and body fluid exposures.  Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of procedures outlines in the Chemical Hygiene Plan.  Maintains work area and equipment in clean and orderly condition.  Performs laboratory functions and procedures with proper safety attire.  Maintains sanitary and safe work areas.  Follows safety precautions/contraindications.
2. Performs routine clinical laboratory tests with assigned sections. Records test results according to established procedures and reports results within expected turn-around times.  Evaluates abnormal test results and/or problems and either corrects the problem or pursues solutions under the direction of the Department Director or Pathologist.  Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.  Differentiates between those situations in the clinical area which must be referred to supervisory personnel and those requiring independent action and proceeds accordingly.
3. Correctly utilizes instruments and equipment required to perform various laboratory tests in any area of the laboratory; takes care to maintain all such equipment in proper working order and occasionally prepares chemical reagents required for laboratory determinations. Performs routine scheduled preventative maintenance, calibration, and minor problem troubleshooting on laboratory instruments, working with other personnel to effect a resolution.  Monitors levels of supplies and notes reagent stability and expiration dates.
4. Performs venipuncture and skin puncture according to established aseptic techniques. Verifies identification and explains blood drawing procedure to patients.  Travels to patient care units as necessary.
5. Receives laboratory specimens, ensures proper and complete patient information on specimens and test requisitions. Determines acceptability of specimens ensuring such were collected properly, in the correct quantity and collection devise, and/or labeled properly.  May call patient care units and/or physicians offices to clarify laboratory requisitions or to inform same as to need to obtain a correctly collected specimen.  Prepares specimens for analysis according to detailed procedures established for each test.
6. Maintains specimen security in order that efficient and accurate processing of laboratory data may occur; assures 100% accuracy when identifying patients with their specimens and handles send-out specimens by properly preserving, separating, storing and mailing out without error.
7. Performs and documents appropriate quality control procedures, evaluating any abnormality and pursuing appropriate resolution under the direction of the Department Director and/or the Pathologist. Performs proficiency surveys as directed, maintaining records demonstrating the proficiency samples were tested in the same manner as patient samples.
8. Maintains competency in areas of laboratory as specified by the Department Director.

Job Specifications:

 Education Requirements:

1. An Associate Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology/Medical Laboratory Technology or a Bachelors Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology/Medical Technology.
2. Successful completion of the NCA/ASCP/AMT registry exam is preferred, alternates registrations are acceptable if equivalent.
3. 6 month’s experience required.

Hours: Per Requested Need (PRN)