Medical Laboratory Technician - GENERAL LAB - Mon Health Medical Center Main Campus
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Job SummaryPerforms a variety of standardized tests, including advanced and specialized tests appropriate to the discipline of the assigned laboratory section. Obtains specimens where necessary. Prepares the specimen and decides the suitability of the specimen for the requested test. Prepares reagents. Performs tests, determines and calculates results. Reviews results for accuracy. Maintains proper records. Discusses methods and general procedures. Investigates alternative procedures, where appropriate, and reviews results with the supervisor. May assume supervisory capabilities in the absence of the immediate supervisor. Evaluates new test methods and instrumentation.ResponsibilitiesPerforms Established Routine and Special Testing in the LaboratoryCollects data and calculates results. Makes medical correlation of test results, normal values and age-dependent factors, demonstrating professional application of the principles and theories of medical technology. Recognizes and reacts to critical values that clearly defined by established laboratory procedures. Evaluates results and follows indicators for further testing as per established policy. Trains new employees if applicable. Demonstrates accuracy in documentation test results with documentation complete for call clinical values and panic values. Has no more than two (2) critical values not called/documented per year. Resolves most medical correlation discrepancies with minimal supervision.Possesses and Applies Working Knowledge of Quality Control by Following Established LaboratoryConsistently performs Quality Control by following established laboratory procedures. Documentation is complete. Ensures documentation follows established policies and procedures. Accepts QC data results and investigates those that fall outside tolerance limits. Has no more than two (2) instances of non-compliance per year. Troubleshoots QC problems and completely documents actions taken. Notifies appropriate service personnel when unable to resolve problem.Performs Maintenance and Troubleshooting on InstrumentationPerforms required maintenance. Documents as per established procedure. Recognizes instrument problems; follows through on all troubleshooting. Documents all actions taken. Notifies appropriate service personnel of equipment needing repair. Documents thoroughly. Switches to backup methodology to ensure continuation of testing, as appropriate.Possesses Working Knowledge of Laboratory Computer SystemsDemonstrates a working knowledge of computer systems. Performs all job functions accurately on computer systems.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesMedium Work: Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs with a maximum lifting of 50 lbs.Education • Associate's Degree (Required) Credentials • Medical Lab Tech, Cert (Required) • Amer Soc of Clin PathologyASCP/AMT/AAB within 1 year of hire or be licensed as a CLP-MLT before the effective date of June 1, 2017 and have met all applicable requirements of WV Legislature rule sections 5.1.a through 5.1.d Work Schedule: VariesStatus: 40 hrs per payLocation: Mon Health Medical Center Main CampusLocation of Job: WV:Morgantown:Mon Health Medical CenterTalent Acquisition Specialist: Guy S. Stewart ...@vandaliahealth.org