Medical Lab Technician - Lab Services 6120

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This job was posted by azjobconnection.gov. Key responsibilities include:

Test procedures: Correctly executed and performed without errors according to established policy and procedure. Correlates data (Clerical &/or technical) & monitors test results for reasonableness and detects discrepancies. Judges the adequacy of submitted specimens from hard to draw patients (pediatric thru geriatric) and reorders specimen if necessary.

Records: Demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.

Quality control: Adhere to the laboratory\'s quality control policies. Document all quality control activities, instrument/procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.

Remedial action: Follow the established policies and procedures for remedial action whenever test systems are not within the laboratory\'s established acceptable levels of performance and document accordingly.

Problem identification: Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results. Either correct the problems or immediately notify the on-site technical leadership.

Preventive maintenance: Maintains and completes all required preventive maintenance in accordance with established protocols and within established deadlines. Performs, records, and reviews QC functions within specified time frames before reporting test results. Takes appropriate action in out-of-control situations or when test results are discrepant or unexpected before reporting patient results.

Time management: Completes routines and STATs within expected time frame. Regularly demonstrates the ability to coordinate a simultaneous series of tests maintaining accuracy along with the flexibility in adjusting schedules in response to STAT orders and fluctuations in patient workload. Takes responsibility for completing all procedures scheduled during the shift without sacrificing the quality of work performed.

Other duties: As assigned.