SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER

Position Title: Medical Laboratory Technician/MLS
Medical Technologist/ Microbiology Tech Updated: 08/19/2019
Reports To: Assigned Supervisor Prepared by: PDS

Department: Laboratory/Microbiology APPROVED: PDS

SERVICES TO PATIENTS OF ALL AGES
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GENERAL FUNCTION:


MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN/ MICROBIOLOGY TECH

GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Ages of Patients served: Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults (Young/ Mid-life), geriatrics.

General Lab: Coordinates and performs various chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic test in a prompt manner with in QC guidelines. Evaluates reports and review all sample data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease in a timely manner. Evaluates all sample/data for specimen integrity, validity of results, instrument functions, reagent reactivity and investigating any discrepancy with documentation of resolution including QCC, as needed, utilizes computer for order communication functions at all levels. Assists in maintaining adequate inventory. Executes and documents QC program and proficiency testing with interpretations. Orients and instructs new employees and MLT students. Maintains knowledge and skills through continuing education programs. Takes immediate need disciplinary and preventive maintenance on various analyzers in designated areas with required resolve any problems. Observes all safety guidelines in compliance with safe work practices. Performs all duties in a high touch manner to enhance the image of South Central Regional Medical Center.



JOB DUTIES:

1. Performs, documents and reports qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests in a prompt
Manner including internal and external proficiency testing and quality control.
2. Evaluates all samples for specimen integrity checking data for validity of results, instrument functions, reagent reactivity and investigating any discrepancy with documentation of resolution including QCC, as needed.
3. Operate, troubleshoot, perform electronic checks and preventive maintenance on various analyzers in designated area, documenting as required and obtaining service as needed.
4. Maintain adequate supply of reagents and materials in the work area by checking in supplies and keeping all areas stocked, informing the supervisor of need to reorder.
5. Maintain complete and accurate records, per protocol, within the QC/QA program , notifying the supervisor of any discrepancies and documenting all necessary data.
6. Orientation instruction and coordination of new employees and MLT students in policies, procedures, and practices required by this facility.
7. Assist health care personnel to resolve any conflict concerning laboratory tests or personnel documenting entire episode including QCC report and promptly informing
the supervisor.
8. Performs specimen collection as needed, responding promptly.

9. Utilizes hospital computer system for order communication functions at all levels covered
by security code to include verification.
10. Coordinates activities efficiently in order to provide time necessary to perform, other related duties such as CAP workload recording, checking outstanding orders, and participation in continuing education programs and special projects designated by administration and etc.
11. Observes all safety guidelines in compliance with safe= work practices.
Performs all duties in a high-touch manner to enhance the image of South Central Regional Medical Center.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

Graduate MT, CLS, CLT or MLT and/or Certified or Associate Degree in CLT or MLT
Trained in Microbiology.