Laboratory Technologist PRN
GENERAL STATEMENT
The Laboratory Technologist is responsible to perform and analyze the results of complex scientific tests on blood and bodily fluids in a high complexity testing lab. Performs laboratory testing to include serology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, point-of-care and molecular NAT testing on donor, proficiency, environmental, employee, and reference lab samples. Responsible to cut frozen section biopsies and upload the biopsy slides for pathologist viewing. The laboratory technologists will collaborate with leadership on patient data, reporting and documentation of all Quality Control for instrumentation. Follows all operating procedures and performs all maintenance on equipment.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, and/or medical technology from an accredited institution
Education - 60 semester hours to include either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses (6 hours of chemistry; 6 hours of biology, and 12 hours in chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology, or any combination)
Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical technology
Knowledge of recent developments in the field of medical technology
Ability to perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures and to make accurate observations and records of tests results
Demonstrates analytical thinking. 6. Excellent communication skills required. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and to represent the organization publicly
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team required
Ability to cope with high levels of stress and able to handle a heavy workload
Ability to travel in light and commercial aircraft or drive his/her personal auto in order to meet all job duties and responsibilities
Current Driver’s license required
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Follow prescribed procedures, perform any of the tests within any of the laboratory specialties including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, microbiology and donor screening for human cells and tissues. Calculating the results of the tests performed if necessary
Recognize and correct basic analyzer malfunctions. Notify management personnel and vendors when appropriate
Evaluates media, reagents, samples, and calibrators according to established criteria
Appropriately cuts and labels different biopsies specimens. Stains cover slip, and uploads the biopsy slides for the pathologist to perform their review of the specimen
Monitors the presence or absence of microorganisms in testing environment
Transfers microbiology recovery cultures to broth and plate media and incubate with pre-determined reading intervals for identification of bacteria, yeast and/or mold using identified and approved methods
Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed
Documents all corrective actions taken when the test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
Provides continuous feedback for equipment performance and workflow
Utilizes laboratory information systems (LIS) or other methods to report patient results accurately and effectively
Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of tests
Performs validation procedures on new testing platforms
Responds and directs client inquiries
Oversees the review process within the lab including test data and monthly logs/forms
Serves as document owners in STA’s Q-Pulse system
Performs other duties as assigned