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::: {title=""} ::: {contenteditable="false"} Responsible for obtaining, analyzing and reporting laboratory results in an accurate and efficient manner as outlined in the laboratory policy and procedure manual.
Essential Duties:
-Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases, and enter findings into computer.\ -Set up, adjust, maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment.\ -Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.\ -Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.\ -Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.\ -Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities. Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.\ -Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.\ -Perform and report laboratory tests in an accurate and efficient manner to assure patients are treated knowledgably.\ -Communicate clearly and record accurately any orders received via the telephone to assure the correct tests are performed and diagnosis are recorded.\ -At all times prioritize and organize work to assure turnaround times are acceptable.
-Operate and perform periodic maintenance on all laboratory instrumentation to assure proper performance.
-Rotate call and work weekends as assigned to assure 24hr/7dy coverage of the department.\ ::: :::
Requirements
::: {title=""} ::: {contenteditable="false"} -Completion of an acceptable Medical Technology Bachelors degree program and accreditation through the AMT or ASCP.
-Position requires a minimum of two years experience working in a hospital setting as a generalist with experience in Microbiology, Blood Banking, Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, and Phlebotomy. ::: :::