Medical Laboratory Technician

Position: Medical Laboratory Technician Supervisor: Community Health Center Director Division: Health Services Administration Department: Kickapoo Community Health Center Responsibilities: Obtains and handles body fluids (such as blood, urine and tissues) for medical tests by using appropriate collection techniques.

Processes laboratory specimens in accordance with community health center and manufacturer standards, policies and procedures and as ordered by providers.

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following: Assemble equipment and supplies including blood and specimen collection devices to collect specimens as ordered by the provider.

Verify identity of patient, alleviate fear of procedure and ensure patients safety.

Collect blood samples according to laboratory procedures including proper labeling of specimens and storage of blood container for subsequent processing.

Process laboratory specimens according to requirements for specified tests and the manufacturers instructions.

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Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests in accordance with established laboratory procedures, manufacturer instructions, and applicable standards.

Prepare specimens and reagents and operate laboratory instruments and analyzers in accordance with established procedures Calibrate, operate, and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and document maintenance as required.

Monitor test results for accuracy and identify abnormal, inconsistent, or unexpected results.

Repeat or verify questionable results and follow established laboratory procedures for critical, abnormal, or inconsistent values.

Record, review, and report laboratory test results accurately in the laboratory information system and/or designated medical record system.

Maintain accurate documentation of specimens, testing procedures, quality-control results, instrument performance, and equipment maintenance.

Communicate significant, abnormal, or critical laboratory findings to appropriate healthcare professionals in accordance with established laboratory policy and procedures.

Withhold patient test results when quality-control results, specimen integrity, instrument performance, or other required quality checks do not meet established requirements.

Document the issue, take appropriate corrective action within the scope of the position, and notify the designated supervisor in accordance with laboratory policy and procedures.

Collect timed specimens, including glucose tolerance procedures, as requested and instruct patients on the procedures.

Properly document lab specimens and requisitions; maintain lab records according to lab procedures, assist in logging incoming and outgoing lab results.

Distribute test results appropriately and report test results to medical and/or nursing staff as required.

Perform quality control (QC) procedures on laboratory equipment and reagents according to clinic and manufacturer standards, policies and procedures.

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