Medical Technician

Company: Your Laboratory, LP
Location: Victoria
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description GREAT CULTURE! Supportive and collaborative team. Opportunity to make an impact. Do any of these speak to you?Your Health Lab is looking for a Medical Technician that will be able to perform routine clinical laboratory tests done in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology and coagulation. Technician will have gained basic laboratory skills required for entry-level positions in these and other emerging laboratory fields, such as molecular diagnostics. The level of analyses performed may range from point of care testing to complex testing, involving all major areas of the clinical laboratory. The Technician will have diverse functions in areas of pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processes. In addition, the Technician will have responsibilities related to information processing, training and quality control within the laboratory. ResponsibilitiesMedical Technicians are mainly responsible for testing samples and creating reports of findings.

• Maintenance of accurate records and reporting of data
• Use established lab protocol to perform laboratory tests and correctly log the results of those tests ensuring all HIPAA regulations are followed.
• Collection and Interpretation of Data. Determine specimen validity within the first 20 minutes of receiving the specimen
• Verify all test results and ensure that they are correctly matched with the specimen
• Inform clients of re-collection protocols if a specimen is rejected
• Daily instrument maintenance and quality control. Identify, diagnose and repair issues that may arise with the laboratory equipment
• Label and organize all tests appropriately to make sure that they are easily retrievableSkills and QualificationsDegreed Medical Technician, MT/ASCP, MLT/ASCP or other certification recognized by CLIA, CAP and JCAHO required.MT/ASCP, MLT/ASCP or other certification recognized by Laboratory Certification Agencies Required.One year of Clinical Laboratory experience preferred.The ability to relate to people, a capacity for calm and reasoned judgment, and a demonstration of commitment to the patient are essential qualities. Communication skills are necessary for consultative interaction with other members of the health care team, technical service matters and patient education. Laboratory professionals should demonstrate ethical and moral attitudes that are necessary for maintaining the confidentiality of patient information and gaining the confidence of patients, professional associates and the community. Physical EnvironmentMedical Technicians work in a cool, comfortable environment. Technicians must be able to stand for long periods of time and walk frequently to monitor equipment. Technicians must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Your Health Lab is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran or disability status.

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