Lab Assistant/Medical Laboratory Technician

Summary:

Performs routine procedures in accordance with established departmental procedures and professional standards. Assists in performance of patient tests, manually and through use of automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents and /or test methodologies.
Demonstrates and fosters a commitment to patient satisfaction and teamwork.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform patient tests
• Assist with various research activities
• Record observations and measurements and report results
• Follow all guidelines as outlined by CLIA inspection including but not limited to Quality controls, Calibrations, Supply management, Linearity and validation.
• Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining clean room and equipment
• Assist with ordering, inspecting and stocking of materials and equipment
• Collect, Process, and package samples as needed.
• Any miscellaneous tasks assigned to them by the supervisor.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational/Experience:

• Associates Degree in Applied Science MLT
• One-two year previous clinical lab experience

License/Certification:

• Current CPR (must be maintained by employee),
• Valid drivers license if position requires oversight of more than one practice.
• Must have an active MLT/CLS License

Language Ability:
Written/language skills appropriate for documentation of patient assessments and care plan.

Math Ability:
Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Ability to apply concepts such as fraction and percentages to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of Microsoft software products, and Epic management software (scheduling etc.)