Medical Laboratory Technician

Description:

Answering phones and "taking order" for blood product

Verifying all correct information for patient and blood product

Sending to appropriate operating room, transfusion, etc. via tube system or window pick up

Processing blood samples for pre-op patients for blood product orders, neonatal screenings, etc.

Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.

Performs laboratory testing in a compliant manner.

Maintains regulatory knowledge and awareness as it pertains to specific job duties.

Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.

Assumes responsibility for and takes action regarding any quality control or quality assurance issues as it pertains to specific job duties.

Maintains instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

Assumes responsibility for good documentation practices and maintains clear and legible records.

Performs proficiency testing in compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations i.e. analyze proficiency survey sample in the same manner as a patient specimens, no communication with other CLIA laboratories, complete record retention and accurate documentation and result reporting.

Assumes responsibility for participation in continuing education, professional development and required annual competency assessment.

Follows the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.

Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Clinical Consultant, or Laboratory Director.

Exercises good judgment, analytical and problem solving/troubleshooting skills.

Recommends solutions and improvements.

Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelors or Associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution. OR Have education and training equivalent to associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution per CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel.

ASCP certification is preferred, but not required if they have the medical lab degree

Experience using either Orthovision Gel OR Immucor Neo Iris

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.