Performs all approved laboratory procedures in assigned licensure specialties, as required to meet workload demands. coordinating lab resources as outlined below. Precisely and accurately performs and evaluates a variety of technical procedures. Utilizes accepted quality control techniques by manual, semi -automated, or automated methodologies and equipment.
Essential Functions
- Perform work according to established laboratory policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently in all areas covered by the FL license.
- Perform quality control for all tests, evaluate results, and take corrective action as necessary before reporting patient results.
- Assess specimen integrity for appropriateness of ordered tests, including issues like QNS,
hemolysis, and clotting.
- Ensure procedures, methodologies, and patient results correlate with age-specific criteria for geriatrics, adults, pediatrics and neonates.
- Repeat and report all panic/critical test results to a licensed caregiver within 5 minutes of
completion.
- Perform calibrations and maintenance as required by instrument manufacturers, CLIA, and TJC.
- Complete proficiency testing samples within the requested timeframe.
- Demonstrate competency in using the LIS and HIS computer systems.
- Ensure adequate supplies are available and promptly notify the supervisor when supplies are low.
Education
- Associate's Degree Medical Laboratory Technology or
- Bachelor's Degree Biology or Chemistry
License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State
- Clinical Lab Technologist
Certification
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Work Experience
- Must be license in 3 out of 5 primary specialties: Microbiology, Serology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology.