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Clinical Laboratory / Medical Technologist

The Medical Technologist performs clinical laboratory testing to support the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of disease; collects, processes, analyzes, and evaluates biological specimens using manual and automated laboratory methods while ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of test results; validates and reports laboratory findings, provides technical consultation regarding laboratory testing and result interpretation; troubleshoots instrumentation and testing processes; ensures compliance with quality assurance programs, laboratory accreditation standards, and applicable regulatory requirements; adheres to established laboratory procedures, quality management practices, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

• Perform routine, specialized, and moderately to highly complex laboratory testing on medical specimens in one or more disciplines, including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology/serology, coagulation, urinalysis, molecular diagnostics, transfusion services, and microscopy, in accordance with established procedures
• Collect, receive, process, verify, and prepare biological specimens for analysis; evaluate specimen acceptability and resolve issues related to specimen integrity
• Operate, calibrate, validate, troubleshoot, and maintain automated and manual laboratory instrumentation and equipment to ensure accurate and reliable test performance
• Analyze, verify, interpret, and report laboratory test results; recognize abnormal, unexpected, or critical findings and promptly communicate critical values to appropriate personnel following established protocols
• Evaluate quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing data; investigate and resolve testing discrepancies and implement corrective actions to maintain laboratory accuracy and compliance
• Identify, investigate, and resolve technical issues involving specimens, instrumentation, reagents, laboratory information systems, and testing methodologies to minimize disruptions in laboratory operations
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, quality documentation, instrument maintenance logs, and testing documentation in accordance with laboratory policies, accreditation requirements, and regulatory standards
• Utilize laboratory information systems (LIS) and/or electronic health record systems to document, review, validate, and communicate laboratory results while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations, including CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, OSHA, HIPAA, and other laboratory accreditation and safety standards
• Follow established biosafety, infection prevention, hazardous materials handling, and laboratory safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment
• Participate in the evaluation, validation, and implementation of new laboratory methods, instrumentation, reagents, and technologies to improve testing quality and operational efficiency
• Assist in training, mentoring, and providing guidance to new employees, students, and other laboratory personnel, as assigned
• Participate in continuous quality improvement, accreditation inspections, competency assessments, and departmental initiatives to enhance laboratory performance and patient outcomes
• Maintain professional competency through continuing education, certification maintenance, and ongoing review of advances in laboratory science, diagnostic technology, and evidence-based practices

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 9
• Minimum – $59,580.00
• MidPoint – $72,936.00
• Maximum – $86,400.00

• Clinical research
• Compliance
• Consultation
• Cytology
• Data Analysis
• Needs Assessment
• Patient advocacy
• Phlebotomy
• Policy implementation
• Program evaluation
• Records management
• Research methods
• Safety management
• Writing