Purpose of Job
- Floats to clinics as needed to perform and document laboratory tests.
Job Requirements
- Education
  - Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited program with American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) registry or registry eligible required.
    - OR
  - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) Certificate required.
    - OR
  - Military training (14-24 month program) required.
    - OR
  - Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited program required.
- Experience
  - 1 to 2 year of previous Medical Technology and/or lab experience preferred.
- License/Certifications
  - Medical Technologist (MT.ASCP) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT.ASCP) preferred.
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
  - Knowledge of medications and treatments used in patient care required.
  - Skilled in critical thinking for determining alternative solutions or solving problems required.
  - Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
  - Skilled in operating a computer, including a computer mouse and keyboard, required.
  - Able to follow written and verbal instructions required.
  - Able to work in a diverse environment required.
  - Able to work as a team required.
  - Able to keep patient information confidential required.
  - Able to read, write, and comprehend various written reports and documents required.
Physical Requirements
- Weight Demands
  - Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
- Physical Activity
  - Not necessary for the position (0%):
    - Crawling
    - Sitting
  - Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
    - Balancing
    - Crouching
    - Kneeling
    - Sitting
    - Stooping/bending
    - Twisting
  - Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
    - Carrying
    - Grasping
    - Keyboarding/typing
    - Lifting
    - Pulling/Pushing
    - Reaching
    - Repetitive Motions
    - Speaking/talking
    - Standing
    - Walking
  - Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
    - Distinguish colors
    - Fingering/Touching
    - Hearing
    - Seeing/visual
- Job Hazards
  - Not Related:
    - Explosives (pressurized gas)
    - Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
    - Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
  - Rare (1%-33%):
    - Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
    - Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
    - Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
  - Occasionally (34%-66%):
    - Electrical Shock/Static
    - Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
  - Frequent (67%-100%):
    - Equipment/Machinery/Tools
Essential Job Functions
- Essential Functions I
  - Performs and documents quality control activities to control activities to ensure accuracy of test results by following guidelines set by instrument manufacturers and CLIA.
    - Controls are run daily 100% of the time. Controls are documented daily 98% of the time.
  - Performs phlebotomy to obtain specimens by following standardized procedures.
    - No more than 4 patient complaints in a 12 month period.
    - 98% of specimens are in proper container with less tan 95% of problems of specimen integrity.
  - Prepares specimens to be processed in-house or sent out by labeling specimens accurately, separating specimens for processing, processing paperwork, and entering data into the computer.
    - 98% of specimens are labeled accurately.
    - No more than 5 errors in processing specimens and paperwork.
  - Analyzes specimens to obtain information for diagnosis by performing necessary tests according to standardized procedures.
    - Analyzes specimens to obtain information for diagnosis by performing necessary tests according to standardized procedures.
  - Maintains proper documentation of laboratory activities to ensure quality testing integrity by confirming test results, interpreting data based on knowledge of techniques and following guidelines for quality assurance.
    - Documents lab activity properly 95%.
    - Follows written quality assurance guidelines 95% of time.
    - Interprets data correctly 97% of time.
  - Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the “Age Specific Criteria”.
    - Performs proficiency testing as designated 99% of time.
  - Floats to other clinics and/or departments in the same clinic and must adapt to various department policies and procedures when floating from one department to another.
  - Performs proficiency tests to meet CLIA regulations by running unknown test samples on a quarterly basis.
    - Performs proficiency testing as designated 99% of time.
- Essential Functions II
  - Participates in mandatory in-services and/or CE programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by management.
  - Follows and understands the mission, vision, core values, Employee Standards of Behavior and company policies/procedures.
  - Other duties as assigned.