Medical Lab Technician
Essential Functions Statement(s) · Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components. · Perform chemistry, hematology, and blood banking and process reference lab specimens. · Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers.
· Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results. · Enter data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for storage. · Perform quality assurance protocols and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results. · Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment. · Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members and other authorized persons · Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
· Receive and log patient specimens. · Notify patient's health care provider of all CRITICAL test values immediately · Maintain inventory and PAR levels. · Supports and abides by the mission, values, and policies of CHCS in all activities. · On-going compliance with CHCS educational requirements. · Arrives on time and ready to work. · All other duties as required. Certificates & Licenses MT/CLS (ASCP) BLS Certified