Car-Medical Technologist

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:  

Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis.  Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Performs routine and specialized patient laboratory testing.
• Obtains laboratory specimens from patients as needed.
• Posts laboratory results to their proper destination.
• Process microbiology cultrues and other specimes as needed.
• Follows establised procedures for quality control performance and documentation.  Reports discrepancies to the Laboratory manager or designee.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly or as needed maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs calibration of equipment as required.
• Troubleshoots problems with instruments, equipment, reagents and patient specimens.  Documents situation approproately in department log and notifies the Laboratory Manager or designee.
• Maintains work area, cleans bench, restocks supplies and notifies manager of low stock.
• Participates in new lot correlation studies, proficiency testing, computer validation, procedure updates and accreditation readiness as needed.
• Participates in orientation and training of students and new laboratory employees.
• Performs DOT and non-DOT urine collections and BAT tests when requested following the established guidelines.
• Seeks additional assignments/projects during periods of lower than normal work volume.

Job Requirements