The Medical Technologist will work in coordination with P23 Labs leadership and in alignment with established P23 Labs strategies and policies to provide, maintain, control, and improve laboratory testing services.
The Medical Technologist is responsible for following the laboratory's procedures for routine laboratory testing under general supervision. They shall conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set forth by P23 Labs policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
Duties and responsibilities
- Perform specimen processing and routine/complex testing on blood, urine and other specimens which requires knowledge and understanding of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, and procedure methodologies and reference ranges
- Maintain appropriate documentation of all activities as required
- Demonstrate good laboratory practice
- May coordinate the activities of the lab including specimen preparation for toxicology, chemistry, molecular and/or hematology depending on certification
- Sample prep for urine toxicology, molecular and/or chemistry, depending on certification
- Report and maintain record of patient test results through the laboratory information system accurately, meeting published turnaround times for routine testing. As needed, enter lab orders and patient information in LIS.
- Document patient test management problems/concerns on quality documents and initiate corrective action
- Operate all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results
- Monitor quality control performance and correct any problems and or reports any problems to the appropriate department
- Assess technical and or instrument problems, including quality control and abnormal findings, evaluate possible solutions and chooses an appropriate course of action to solve the problem
- Train new personnel in methods, procedures, and use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area
- Assist in writing SOPs
- Perform QC testing and recognize deviation from acceptable values. Follow established protocol for remedial action. Verify all assays are in control before releasing patient results
- Perform instrument maintenance and necessary calibration of instruments, and ensure calibration period is adequate to cover testing
- Participate in proficiency testing surveys
- Process send outs to the reference lab and verify the results are received
- Ensure that patient test results are not reported unless all criteria for test performance characteristics are acceptable
- Maintain inventory in a neat and acceptable manner
- Ensure all COLA, CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, and any other appropriate regulatory standards are adhered to while performing related duties
- Participate in continuing education and in-service programs
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel
Qualifications
The qualifications for testing personnel are:
- Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacology & toxicology, or related field from an accredited institution.
OR
- Associates degree in laboratory science with 3 months training in each specialty in which high complexity testing is performed.
- Completed or eligible for a nationally recognized (ASCP or equivalent) MT or MLT (or equivalent) certification examination, or eligible to sit for a nationally recognized certification examination
Working conditions
- May be exposed to noise, dirt, dust, fumes, loud noises and blood borne pathogens.
- Must be able to work under stress and in fast-paced environment.
- Emergent situations could extend working hours or require infrequent week-end work.
Physical requirements
- Must be able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, lifting, bending, reaching, pulling, and fingering, grasping, talking, hearing and seeing.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to accommodate a qualified individual with a disability.