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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:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $65,508.00
• MidPoint – $80,244.00
• Maximum – $94,980.00

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