Medical Lab Technician

Job Description Summary

The Medical lab technician supports high quality Point of Care Testing (POCT) testing at the point of service. Point of Care Testing (POCT) SOP development and regulatory compliance as well as performing training and competency assessment of clinical services personnel. Performs quality control, maintenance, troubleshooting, evaluations and correlations of POCT instrumentation. Reviews and evaluates POCT data and patient results for acceptability; resolves aberrant data and results; Effective communication skills; model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities; routinely rounds on customers to ensure needs are met. Performs other duties as required.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000481 CHS - Lab - Cytogenetics-Genomics (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Performs a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests as requested by healthcare staff according to established protocols and procedures. Prepares specimens for microscopic examination or testing procedures. Operates automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Performs quality control and assurance procedures. Records lab results in specified system. Follows all required privacy, safety, and biohazard procedures and standards.

Additional Job Description

Education : An Associates degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology and certification by  the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Certifying agency (NCA).  If not certified, must be registry eligible and successfully obtain certification within the first year of employment.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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