Medical Laboratory Technician, Chemistry

Job Description - Medical Laboratory Technician, Chemistry (3304705)

Position: Medical Laboratory Technician, Chemistry - (3304705)

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician I

Certification: MUST be ASCP Certified.

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The Medical Laboratory Technician I, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, may perform waived and non-waived testing.

Under general supervision, the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) I carries out all policies and performs all tests in accordance with the department’s standard operating procedures. Works independently in an efficient and organized manner to assure accurate results and records. The work requires a professional level of knowledge to read and interpret accurately test results used by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities as outlined by CLIA:

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the appropriate supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• If qualified under §493.1489(b)(5), perform high complexity testing only under the onsite, direct supervision of a general supervisor qualified under §493.1461.

Exception: For individuals qualified under §493.1489(b)(5), who were performing high complexity testing on or before January 19, 1993, the requirements of paragraph (b)(7) of this section are not effective, provided that all high complexity testing performed by the individual in the absence of a general supervisor is reviewed within 24 hours by a general supervisor qualified under §493.1461.

Additional responsibilities may include the following under the direction of the Technical Director and Clinical Supervisor:

• Perform routine and high complexity laboratory tests and procedures on blood and other body fluids, according to laboratory policies.
• Prepare samples and reagents for testing according to laboratory policies.
• Responsible for the accuracy, interpretation, and reporting of all test results according to laboratory policies.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and quality control for all reagents.
• Keep accurate records of quality control, maintenance, and workload data according to laboratory policies.
• Document all corrective action procedures undertaken in the Chemistry Laboratory.
• Refer problems and/or unusual results to appropriate parties and document all corrective action procedures undertaken in the Chemistry Laboratory.
• Perform clerical and support services as needed, such as answering the telephone, calling Super Stats, Code Samples results, and/or alert values to the appropriate department or Licensed Care Provider.
• Participate in the Proficiency Testing program including the handling and analysis of Proficiency Testing material.
• Communicate with hospital personnel providing assistance related to laboratory policies and procedures, laboratory utilization, and test result interpretation.
• Order and maintain an appropriate level of inventory and laboratory supplies.
• Keep current in developments in technical instrumentation and analytical techniques in Clinical Chemistry.
• Promote the mission and vision of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and laboratories, and a spirit of professionalism and excellence in performance among the chemistry laboratory staff.
• Adhere to hospital and laboratory policies and procedures including infection control and safety plans.
• Perform any other duties as required, which may include general laboratory duties such as processing specimens, logging in specimens, putting supplies away, washing pipettes, discarding laboratory samples, racking samples, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess an Associate Degree in laboratory science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited college or university.
• ASCP certification (or eligibility) required.

BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.