Job Description:
Clinical/Medical Lab Technician - Night Shift
Summary:
This is a full-time night position performing waived and non-waived tests as defined by CLIA '88 in an accurate and timely manner with supervision.
Core Functions:
- Performs testing in an accurate and timely manner according to established policies and performance standards.
- Recognizes and ensures validity of abnormal patient and/or QC results for testing.
- Ensures the appropriate use of supplies and materials and assists with inventory management.
- Self-directed and motivated to contribute to projects identified by the supervisor.
- Communicates courteously, professionally, effectively and accurately with internal and external customers.
Responsibilities:
- May be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the laboratory.
- Ensures accuracy of test results.
- Participates in detecting and documenting occurrences that deviate from defined procedures.
- Promotes and consistently meets department standards for productivity and quality.
Requirements:
- Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological science.
- Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489.
- Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF or other nationally recognized credentialing agency for review to determine eligibility and translated diploma.
- Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy in departments where applicable.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MLT certification (ASCP, AMT, HEW, AAB).
- Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and knowledge of medical terminology.
- Previous experience with phlebotomy and processing.
EEO Statement:
We are an EEO/Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans employer supporting a drug-free work environment.