Medical Technologist - 2nd Shift - 3:30pm - 12am

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the handling and processing of donor samples, performing the testing of samples, reviewing test results, and reporting test results. This position will assist laboratory management to organize and plan workflow.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follows IBBI written procedures for sample handling and processing and for analyzing and reporting test results.

2. Performs low, moderate, and high complexity testing of donor samples, as authorized.

3. Participates in the proficiency testing program and maintains the required records as specified in the IBBI procedure.

4. Performs quality control, calibration, and instrument maintenance activities as specified in procedures.

5. Assist Laboratory Management with the monitoring of testing performed and the accurate and timely reporting of test results by laboratory personnel.

6. Assist Laboratory Management with the review and evaluation of all test records for completeness and compliance with all applicable procedural requirements.

7. Interface with vendor representatives and technical services to provide troubleshooting and diagnostic consultation to resolve instrument and assay technical problems.

8. Assist in instrument, assay and LIMS training and validation.

9. Assist management with completion of Error and Accident Reports.

10. Notify supervision of any incidence of test results and/or test instruments not within the established acceptable levels of performance.

11. Notify supervision of any problems identified that may adversely affect the performance of testingand/or the reporting of test results.

12. Perform other duties as may be required/assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a current testing personnel license issued by the State in which the laboratory is located, if such licensing is required; and

Must be a doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy in the State in which the laboratory is located or have earned a doctoral, master’s, or bachelor’s degree in medical technology from an accredited institution*; or

Must have previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under 42 CFR 493.1491 on or before February 28, 1992; or

Until September 1, 1997 - (1) must have earned an academic high school diploma or equivalent; and (2) have documentation of training appropriate for the testing performed prior to analyzing patient specimens. Such training must ensure that the individual has been evaluated and found competent to perform applicable tasks [Refer to 42 CFR 493.1489].