laboratory tests in at least two laboratory divisions (e.g., Blood Bank,
Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, or Molecular) by standard operating
policies and procedures, understands method principles, performs quality
control, performs preventative maintenance, and analyzes results as to
accuracy, acceptability and critical limits. The generalist works
independently in consultation and under the guidance of the Medical Director
and supervisory personnel, organizing work to meet established deadlines and
records all data obtained.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.
Bachelor
of Science degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science.
2.
OR Bachelor of
Science degree in a related science such as Microbiology, Biology, or
Chemistry AND one year pertinent
full-time experience or training in a clinical laboratory setting.
3.
OR Associates
Degree as Medical Laboratory Technician with Bachelors Degree and
certification as a Medical Technologist (Medical Laboratory Scientist).
4.
Licensed
as a Laboratory Technician in the state of West Virginia within 90 days of
employment.
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.
Certification as a Medical
Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or
American Medical Technologists (AMT) preferred.
2.
Licensed
as a Laboratory Technologist in the state of West Virginia within 30 days of
employment
EXPERIENCE:
1.
Experience as a Medical Technologist
preferred
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The
statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work
being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an
all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1.
Accepts and promptly prepares patient
specimens in order to perform and analyze, in an efficient manner, basic diagnostic
procedures designed to produce accurate reproducible results to meet the
needs of patients, as requested by the medical staff.
2.
Follows standard operating procedures (SOP)
developed to produce accurate reproducible results.
3.
Operates laboratory equipment/instrumentation
consistent with standard operating procedures and manufacturer’s instruction
manuals.
4.
Prepares
reagents, solutions and/or therapeutic products and restocks as required to complete
necessary testing/requests according to the SOP, (e.g., daily review of
results and quality control records).
5.
Maintains
all records accurately, neatly and legibly in ink (unless otherwise
required), (e.g., worksheets, chart reports).
6.
Performs
required quality assurance and quality control procedures on a predetermined
schedule to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory
equipment/instrumentation in order to assure timely accurate reproducible
test results insuring quality patient care.
7.
Performs
routine maintenance, calibrations and quality control of laboratory
equipment/instrumentation as directed by the laboratory SOP within the
predetermined time schedule, recognizing errors, responding in an appropriate
manner and documenting completion.
8.
Recognizes
basic instrument malfunctions and performs minor troubleshooting and aids in
appropriate problem resolution, in a timely manner.
9.
Participates,
as required, in proficiency testing/interpretation/reporting using established
procedures.
10.
Requests
input and direction, as needed, from the Medical Director(s) or Technical
Specialists regarding medical, technical, quality assurance, and quality
control problems.
11.
Utilizes time,
materials and resources in an economical manner, prioritizing laboratory
requests by arranging workload to provide for optimal patient care and
efficiency.
12.
Completes
assigned workload within established turnaround times by flexing organization
of work according to test ordering status (e.g., routine, STAT, ASAP,
emergency),
13.
Maintains
effective communication with laboratory divisions and sections, other
hospital departments and patients/public, as necessary, to assure
dissemination of information and the identification/resolution of problems in
support of the hospital’s mission of patient care.
14.
Effectively
and in a timely manner communicates laboratory test results to the health
care team.
15.
Effectively
communicates in a timely manner any unusual supply usage or critical supply
levels to the supervisor to expedite ordering of required supplies for the
continual service needs of patients.
16.
Participates
in the educational endeavors of the institution to meet the current and
future needs of the hospital, laboratory and the university in support of the
hospital’s mission of patient care, teaching, and research.
17.
Participates,
as required, in the training, supervision and evaluation of new employees, as
established by laboratory policies (e.g., section training checklist).
18.
Participates
in the technical and theoretical instruction, supervision and evaluation of
residents and students of the School of Medicine and other health care
professionals as established by laboratory policies (e.g., laboratory
objectives, evaluation forms).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical
demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
1.
Light
lifting
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Communication
skills
Date
Reviewed/Revised: January 2018
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