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The Medical Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for performing specialized testing in the areas of chemistry, immunology, hematology, and coagulation in a CAP accredited laboratory under the direction of a licensed medical technologist supervisor. This position is responsible for the performance, quality, and accuracy of the results reported; maintenance of instrumentation, including scheduled, preventive, and troubleshooting, as needed; preparation of standards, calibrators, and reagents; and adherence to
the laboratory's quality management program.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Perform laboratory testing of human biological samples for diagnostic purposes using various
methodologies. Testing includes, but is not limited to, operation of state-of-the-art automated chemistry,
immunoassay, hematology, and coagulation systems and performing various clinical laboratory assays
using automated and/or manual methods.
Actively participate in the interfacing of automated instrumentation with the laboratory information
system (LIS); involved in LIS-associated tasks such as test builds and dictionary maintenance.
Participate in the overall maintenance of the laboratory. Purchase supplies, maintain instruments
and equipment, and comply with all laboratory policies and procedures.
Responsible for all routine documentation associated with the performance of laboratory testing;
includes reporting results and all quality control documentation. Meets all safety and regulatory
requirements.
Participate, with other technologists, in development of tests as defined by the laboratory director.
Recommend updates and changes to laboratory procedure manuals.
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