Medical Laboratory Technician | PRN (4405)

Summary
Medical Laboratory Technician, in collaboration with the Laboratory team, performs specimen processing and testing independently to include moderate and high complexity testing in medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interprets physician's orders and secures a requisition before performing test.
• Obtains the correct amount and type of specimen.
• Draws blood observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid, under supervision of medical technologist.
• Performs blood counts.
• Conducts blood tests for transfusion purposes.
• Completes appropriate routing, handling, and processing of various medical specimens.
• Performs tests in an accurate and timely manner.
• Informs Physicians of lab results.
• Documents all requests and results of lab work accurately.
• Recognizes abnormalities and notifies physician immediately.
• Performs daily quality control and cleaning procedures per guidelines.
• Orders and stocks supplies as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of laboratory technical skills and medical terminology.
• General computer skills, including but not limited to: using required software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.