RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Technical Procedures: Responsible for testing procedures, quality control, and proficiency testing to ensure that the test results meet the labs definition of quality – accurate, timely, appropriate, and useful. To this end verifies specimen integrity, sets priorities, evaluates and interprets data and take appropriate action per policy, performs appropriate documentation, assists in evaluation and implementation of new methods, assists with upkeep of policy/procedure manuals and CAP inspections. Is aware of resources and works efficiently to prevent waste.
Knowledge/Skills: Must be capable of operating laboratory instrumentation, performing patient phlebotomy, and making sound, well informed decisions under stressful conditions and time constraints. Must be able to use standard office equipment such as telephones, fax machines, computer terminals, etc. Requires the ability to communicate clearly. Work Demands/Environment: Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping. May require lifting or moving items up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Frequent reaching with hands/arms. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
ASCP or NCA registered - Required A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology, or Associates degree with prerequisite coursework and clinical training - Required In lieu of an Associates degree, candidate must meet the alternate route requirements for education and training as set forth by ASCP or NCA. Must be able to use standard office equipment such as telephones, fax machines, computer terminals - Required Must be capable of operating laboratory instrumentation - Required Performing patient phlebotomy - Required