Job Description and Essential Functions

Job Title/Position: Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Classification: Direct Patient Care / Hands-On Patient Care

Date of Analysis: 7/12/2013 Date of Revision/Review: 7/23/2013, 5/22/2015, 08/2018

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Brief Description of Job Responsibilities:

Functions independently in all areas of the laboratory, performing duties accurately and assisting physicians in diagnostic testing. Performs selected duties as directed, contributing to patient quality assurance with expertise and accurate results. Understands the computer system use to maintain accuracy and thoroughness in patient lab billing.

1. Maintains patient confidentiality.
2. Performs phlebotomy, and analytical testing in hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, serology and coagulation, maintaining documentation as required by regulations.
3. Performs and documents quality control in all areas listed in #2.
4. Enters data in clinical computer system.
5. Models awareness of and adherence to mission, vision and values of Prevea Health.
6. Models professional behavior and attire in laboratory and at meetings when representing the laboratory.
7. Always considers impact to patient care in decision-making.
8. Keeps work area clean, neat, and organized, complying with OSHA guidelines.
9. Is responsive to questions concerning laboratory testing from coworkers.
10. Maintains CPR certification and other required training.

Specialized Responsibilities:

Performance Requirements

Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in a team, participating in reaching a goal, are necessary. Knowledge of current medical terminology. Must be able to follow written protocols, utilizing specific laboratory training to perform laboratory testing. Must be able to interpret and analyze numerical data in relation to known patient information and testing methodology,

Education/Experience/Certifications:

1. Associate degree, including completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program.
2. ASCP or HHS certification preferred.

Non-Essential Duties: Other duties as assigned within scope of practice

Typical Physical Demands:

Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Frequent standing and walking required for extended periods of time. Ability to carry items up to 50 pounds rarely. Requires visual acuity correctable to 20/30, ability to differentiate colors and hearing within normal range. Also requires ability to use standard keyboard and mouse and work with computer screen for some continuous periods. Acquires to be able to stand for long periods of time as well as sitting for long periods of time. Must be mobile to work in a lab environment.

• Medical Laboratory Technicians utilize different work stations that will use different daily bodily motion/function, so the physical demand checklist lists the frequency at which is used most.

Typical Working Conditions:
Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment is possible. Works in a fast paced clinical / lab environment.

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Essential Functions/Physical Demands

Job Title/Position: Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Classification: Direct Patient Care / Hands-On Patient Care

E = Essential Function

R = Requirement of the position, may allow for accommodation

How to Apply:
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