Job Description
The Medical Technologist independently and without technical supervision performs low, moderate, and high complexity clinical laboratory testing as a generalist, with assignment in some or all of the following disciplines: urinalysis, coagulation, hematology, chemistry, special chemistry, and immunology. The Med Tech also troubleshoots laboratory equipment and methods and provides technical supervision of others as required.
Responsibilities include:
Perform clinical laboratory testing on samples according to established laboratory procedures, and verify/report test results as requested by study protocol. Ensures quality laboratory results and prioritizes work to optimize timely result reporting. Accurately perform quality control/assurance and proficiency testing as neededMaintain complex laboratory equipment and correctly interpret assay validity as a CLIA qualified clinical laboratory testing professionalPerform and record instrument and test preventive maintenance, calibration, reagent, troubleshooting and other procedures required to establish, maintain, or monitor test performancePerform, monitor and record disinfection and maintenance of general laboratory equipment and areasTechnically monitor and supervise medical laboratory technicians and students. This includes participation in the laboratory competency assessment program
Qualifications - External
Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or four-years of college plus ASCP certified Clinical Laboratory Scientist (NCA) or equivalent certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to advise clinic staff in the proper techniques of specimen collection and submissionAbility to evaluate new test systems and equipment for use in the laboratoryInstrument preventive maintenance and troubleshooting skillsAbility to perform assays in additional clinical and research applicationsKnowledge of the basic theories and techniques of clinical laboratory testing in urinalysis, coagulation, hematology, chemistry, special chemistry, and immunologyBasic knowledge of human anatomy and physiologyKnowledge of laboratory principles and techniques of problem-solvingKnowledge of customer service principles and practicesLeadership skillsCommunication skills (oral and written)Record-keeping skillsMust be able to modify work schedule to meet clinic needs Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability or protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and/or local law.