Responsible for performing and observing chemical tests on patients’ specimens and correctly records all results. Uses and maintains all laboratory equipment correctly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining and using all instruments in the Clinical Laboratory safely and correctly.
• Performs quality control procedures and maintains records on these checks.
• Performs calibrations in compliance with manufacturer’s requirements.
• Performs proficiency testing specimens in compliance with policy.
• Responsible for documenting temperatures/humidity checks.
• Responsible for preparing specimens for tests that are referred out.
• Performs calculations accurately.
• Notifies patient care unit and/or physician of all critical test values.
• Always verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the proper patient and for the indicated test procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products and instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.
• Maintains inventory of necessary supplies and submits orders appropriately.
• Initiates the meeting of responsibilities without prompting.
• Demonstrates the values to team concept on a consistent basis.
• Interacts professionally with all department members, physicians, staff, administration and the Director of Clinical Laboratory and Pathology.
• Responsible for documenting correct information for billing purposes.
• Identifies the patient - comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient’s identification band before venipuncture is performed.
• Receives and logs patient specimens: urine, blood, body fluids, etc.
• Consistently draws blood competently (choosing appropriate sites) and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.
• Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements.
• Labels test tubes in compliance with labeling policy requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned

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  Associate or Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology.
• Documentation of training as a Medical Technician/Technologist.
• Certified as a Medical Technician/Technologist in one of the following: HEW, ASCP, ASMT, CLS, AMT, or eligible.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; one to two years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Maintains professional growth and development though seminars, workshops, and professional affiliation to keep abreast of the latest trends in the field of expertise
• Seeks feedback to enhance own performance
• Completes annual educational requirements