Metropolitan Healthcare Services
Graduate Medical Laboratory Technician
Metropolitan Healthcare Services, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, 35485
Job Details
Job Location Tuscaloosa, AL
Description
Performs both basic and advanced emergency, therapeutic, and diagnostic laboratory procedures with knowledge regarding age specific laboratory needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient. May perform waived and moderate complexity testing. Calibrates, standardizes, operates, maintains, and troubleshoots various instruments following established procedures. Performs quality control to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, and procedures. Recognizes instrument malfunctions or out-of-control test results and takes appropriate corrective action. Responsible for all documentation required for the tasks performed. Adheres to infection control and safety practices according to policies and procedures. Responsible for training and teaching theory and practical applications to others as directed by laboratory management. Participates and/or assists in teaching continuing education courses. Inventories and stocks supplies. Checks, inspects, and ensures proper storage and handling. Answers inquiries about test results, methodology, specificity, and sensitivity.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology program, but is not board certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or the American Medical Technologist (AMT).
Abilities are demonstrated in the areas of assigned responsibilities by successful completion of annual laboratory competency testing
Job Location Tuscaloosa, AL
Description
Performs both basic and advanced emergency, therapeutic, and diagnostic laboratory procedures with knowledge regarding age specific laboratory needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient. May perform waived and moderate complexity testing. Calibrates, standardizes, operates, maintains, and troubleshoots various instruments following established procedures. Performs quality control to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, and procedures. Recognizes instrument malfunctions or out-of-control test results and takes appropriate corrective action. Responsible for all documentation required for the tasks performed. Adheres to infection control and safety practices according to policies and procedures. Responsible for training and teaching theory and practical applications to others as directed by laboratory management. Participates and/or assists in teaching continuing education courses. Inventories and stocks supplies. Checks, inspects, and ensures proper storage and handling. Answers inquiries about test results, methodology, specificity, and sensitivity.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology program, but is not board certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or the American Medical Technologist (AMT).
Abilities are demonstrated in the areas of assigned responsibilities by successful completion of annual laboratory competency testing