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Company: MedStar Health
Location: Washington, DC
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified

Description

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Under the direction of a Technical Specialist/Team Leader and/or Division Manager performs routine moderate and designated complex laboratory tests requiring independent judgement and some interpretation. Monitors quality of reagents and working conditions of instruments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities


  • Based on assigned work area within the Clinical Pathology Department performs a variety of analytical tests within established guidelines.
  • Resolves problems with specimen monitors and corrects factors that affect test procedures or results where possible.
  • Recognizes abnormal test results notifies appropriate personnel and completes documentation in computer records.
  • Certifies quality control results are accurate. Alerts appropriate laboratory personnel when unable to resolve problems through the use of routine protocol.
  • Provides results to physicians and nursing units as required and according to standard department protocol.
  • Decontaminates counter surfaces instruments and general work area according to laboratory protocol.
  • Conducts routine maintenance instrument calibration verification procedures and completes minor troubleshooting on instruments.
  • Takes appropriate steps to resolve customer service problems according to established department protocol.
  • May accession and label specimens thereby expediting testing and continuity of processing.
  • Trains students and new employees in proper laboratory techniques.
  • Monitors reagent and supply levels and notifies appropriate personnel of shortages.
  • Minimal Qualifications
    Education
    • Associate's degree required or
    • Higher level degree required or
    • Equivalent training such as in medical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology programs required
    Experience
    • 6 to 12 months experience required
    Licenses and Certifications
    • MLT-Medical Lab Technician (ASCP) (or equivalent) within 1 Year required

    This position has a hiring range of

    USD $27.67 - USD $41.77 /Hr.


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