Lead Medical Technologist l

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Generalist

Base pay range: $29.89/hr - $44.84/hr

Job Summary

Performs medical laboratory testing and supervisory duties designated by the supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens, components, and/or requisitions: Prioritize and process specimens promptly to meet or exceed turnaround time standards.
• Verify specimen identification and labeling.
• Determine if specimens are acceptable for analysis.
• Identify discrepancies, resolve them, and document for quality assurance.
• Assist other employees in the department during high-volume testing periods.
• Complete blood component transfusion utilization forms (BB Only).
• Perform and document blood component processing according to established procedures.
• Provide appropriate platelet and plasma components as requested.
• Document special component needs in transfusion service information systems (TSIS).
• Review and confirm recipient and donor information at the time of blood component issue.
• Maintain adequate blood component inventory and use it effectively.
• Perform testing according to established procedures, organizing work for maximum efficiency, even in stressful situations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of technical and instrumental procedures.
• Identify absurd results and repeat tests as needed.
• Maintain a clean, uncluttered work area and use required personal protective equipment and physical barriers.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and use time efficiently when work is completed.
• Review specimen logs for unreceived specimens.
• Perform patient and component testing according to established procedures (BB Only).
• Use TSIS efficiently to record testing results and comments.
• Report accurate test results.

Required Skills & Experience

• One (1) year of related experience with high complexity testing.
• Basic PC skills needed to enter data and utilize computers efficiently.
• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relations, leadership, and communication.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.

Education

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or in a related Biological/Chemical Science from an accredited college or university.

Certifications & Licensure

Must have passed a national certification exam as a laboratory scientist accredited by an approved agency.