MED LAB TECH

BOISE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

Under general direction of a Medical Technologist, performs tests related to the diagnosis and treatment of patient by utilizing various medical laboratory procedures in the Clinical Laboratory.  Correlates and integrates other patient data when interpreting test results.  Uses professional judgment and has an in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, scientific principles, quality control, and instrument maintenance.  Recognizes problems, identifies causes, and determines alternative methods and solutions. 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• An Associate degree with ASCP (MLT) certification OR equivalent certification OR at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, including 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) of chemistry and 6 semester hours (9 quarters hours) of biology AND successful completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course.  

• Experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.

• Completion of medical technology training required.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organizational Mission, Core Values, and Vision in behaviors, practices, policies and decisions.

• 2.Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with all departmental policies and procedures relevant to the scope of activities including safety policies.

• Performs, records and reviews scheduled QC.  Takes immediate corrective action when QC data is outside established limits.

• Performs and records routine maintenance of equipment.  Recognizes and documents poor instrument performance and takes appropriate action independently.

• Verifies specimen labeling, integrity and suitability before performing testing.

• Accurately performs low, medium and high complexity testing procedures according to established protocols and regulatory requirements.

• Reports test results accurately and appropriately.  Reports critical test results to physician, nursing station or physician office according to established protocol.

• Ability to prioritize work to maintain maximum efficiency.  Uses spare time to assist other areas as needed.

• Performs phlebotomy when needed according to laboratory policies and procedures. 

• Monitors supply inventory and takes appropriate action to ensure that needed supplies are readily available.

• Reviews work performed by clinical laboratory assistants.  Performs corrective actions if required.

• Performs expected tasks without direction of supervisor.