Lab Med Tech.

Job Duties :

Performs and interprets automated and manual testing procedures on blood, urine and fluid specimens in the laboratory.

Evaluates specimen / test orders for acceptance / rejection according to guidelines; accessions specimens accurately.

Meets established TAT and productivity standards.

Recognizes and resolves errors / discrepancies or problems and notifies appropriate personnel.

Is proficient with all IT systems; can order, cancel, retrieve result, review work lists, sample collections, and test status.

Addresses critical results and delivers STAT results properly according to policy.

Correlates results with diagnosis and compares previous results if necessary.

Can operate all Laboratory testing instruments; can recognize, troubleshoot and resolve instrument issues.

Ensures proper function, maintenance and QC of each instrument; ensures compliance with QC, maintenance, temperature and reagent records.

Performs proficiency testing and quality audits as needed.

Ensures compliance with JCAHO, FDA, CAP, AABB and NJDOH.

Maintain the record of reagents and supply; reports reagents shortage to the supervisor or designee; ensures that all reagents used for testing are in date and show no signs of drift or contamination as indicated in the daily QC data.

Assists with training new employees, participates in teaching students.

Demonstrates knowledge and follows to all department safety procedures and policies.

Ensures proper handling of chemical and bio-hazard materials.

Works weekdays, weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Conducts personal business on non-productive time, limits socializing to ensure the work flow continues uninterrupted.

Shows leadership quality; assumes responsibility in absence of supervisor.

Attends department meetings and participates in continue education.

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

BS degree from an accredited institution with a major in medical technology.

Minimum of 1 year clinical laboratory experience, which may be concurrent or subsequent to education, required.

MT (ASCP) or equivalent certification desired. May be required to meet specific state requirements.

CREDENTIALS + QUALIFICATIONS :

Degrees from foreign institutions will require credential equivalency evaluation.

Ability to provide excellent customer service internally and externally. Possess superior written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to read, understand and follow detailed procedures. Analytical, numerical and reasoning abilities necessary. Proven skills of critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making. Ability to prioritize, organize, and handle a high volume workload efficiently essential.

Good close vision and color perception required.