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MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN II

Job Title: MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN II
Job Code: 4591
FLSA: N
Job Level: E1
Revised Date: 09/11/2023
Supervisory Responsibility: No

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General Description of the Job Class

Perform a variety of routine and complex technical tasks in the performance of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Job duties are dependent on the laboratory and may be composed of a combination of the following duties and responsibilities related to the specialization.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Perform routine tests in clinical laboratories for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease using standard techniques and equipment; perform related duties in laboratory to include storing and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to prepare specimens and perform analytical tests.

Prepare sterile media in plates, jars or test tubes for use in growing bacterial cultures; incubate culture for specific times at prescribed temperatures.

Understand and comply with laboratory Quality Control and Quality Assurance policies and procedures for instrumentation and testing.

Prepare solutions, reagents and stains, following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.

Maintain detailed records of tests performed and report laboratory test results to appropriate personnel; recognize Quality Control shifts and trends and take appropriate action whenever necessary.

Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on test equipment, clean and sterilize laboratory equipment, glassware and instruments, maintain laboratory supply of chemicals and glassware; perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Collect blood specimens from patients using venipuncture, or heel or finger stick; carry out Point-of-Care Testing waived tests and urinalysis without microscope

Utilize various hospital and laboratory information systems and software.

Interact in a professional and courteous manner with doctors, nurses, and other personnel to provide technical guidance and address concerns.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

AA or AS Degree.

Minimal educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) director if minimal CLIA requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.

Experience

No experience is required (meet CLIA requirements)

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by a nationally recognized board/agency (required, within 18 months)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience involving patient contact, customer service in a medical setting, strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Working knowledge of laboratory and hospital computer systems is helpful. Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling.

Ability to demonstrate required dexterity, knowledge, and ability to complete assigned laboratory tasks and skills, attention to detail and compliance with all appropriate regulatory and safety requirements.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level


The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


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