Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, performs routine and specialized tests in assigned laboratory sections in a timely manner. Monitors lab processes and verifies results. With six years of experience, may direct daily activities of their section in the absence of the supervisor, following relevant policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform clinical analyses for routine, special, and automated tests. Observe reactions and make qualitative or quantitative analyses. Recognize abnormal values and take proper action.
• Perform, document, interpret, and troubleshoot quality control.
• Assume responsibility to resolve problems and perform required preventative maintenance procedures on laboratory instrumentation.
• Investigate and resolve technical problems, consulting a supervisor if resolution involves policy or procedure modification.
• Identify real or potential situations or equipment failure, attempt to resolve within area of specialty or knowledge, and refer complex issues to the appropriate source.
• Verify and post results in the laboratory information system or on appropriate reports. File these reports when necessary.
• Perform related computer functions such as entry, verification, retrieval of results, and special workload recording.
• Obtain laboratory specimens, including blood, urine, and other body fluids, directly from patients. Select appropriate equipment for the age of the patient and type of testing ordered.
• Recognize and act upon the need for continuing education as a function of growth and maintenance of professional competence and license.
• Participate in the practical and clinical training of students and new employees, as assigned.
• Perform and evaluate new testing methods and procedures.
• For technologists with six or more years of experience, act in a supervisory capacity, in the absence of a supervisor, by carrying out instructions and handling daily problems/issues.
• With six years or more of appropriate experience and demonstrated competency, may supervise the activities of the laboratory in the absence of the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Up to three years of direct experience.
• Adaptability.
• Attention to Detail.
• Collaboration.
• Communication (verbal & written).
• Continuous Learning.
• Initiative.
• Judgment/Critical Thinking.
• Planning (Organizing, Time Management).
• Problem Solving.
• Quality.
• Reliability.
• Technical Expertise.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• One year of experience working in a clinical laboratory.

Schedule Notes

Sunday through Wednesday. Sunday is 7pm-8am, Monday through Wednesday is 11pm to 8am; 40 hours per week. Required: proficient in all areas of the lab including blood bank.