Laboratory Technologist II

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Operate complex precision instrumentation and a variety of automated and electronic equipment.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOP’s).
• Review and release test results.
• Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
• Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control practices, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed.
• Perform proficiency testing and maintain the appropriate records.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Ability to assist in developing and modifying procedures and programs to ensure the accuracy of a test.
• Receive, record, and qualify new reagents when applicable.
• Follow CLIA, HIPPA, OSHA and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent/MLT with associates degree or equivalent.
• Must be CLIA eligible for High Complexity Testing.