Medical Lab Technician

Essential Functions Statement(s)

· Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.

· Perform chemistry, hematology, and blood banking and process reference lab specimens.

· Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers.

· Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.

· Enter data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for storage.

· Perform quality assurance protocols and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.

· Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.

· Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members and other authorized persons

· Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.

· Receive and log patient specimens.

· Notify patient's health care provider of all CRITICAL test values immediately

· Maintain inventory and PAR levels.

· Supports and abides by the mission, values, and policies of CHCS in all activities.

· On-going compliance with CHCS educational requirements.

· Arrives on time and ready to work.

· All other duties as required.

Certificates & Licenses

MT/CLS (ASCP)

BLS Certified