I.    Major Responsibilities: 
1.    1. Specimen Collection:  (a) Collects blood sample by using appropriate venipuncture skills in various situations, different age groups (e.g.: adult, pediatric and neonatal population), (b) demonstrates proper professional conduct and (c) follows specific sample collection techniques as per department protocol.    

• a.    Achieves 95% success rate in venipuncture without complications.

• b.    Ensures appropriate comfort level for the patients throughout the    process.

• c.    Effectively communicates to the supervisor and to other department personnel any difficulties or problems with specimen collection.

2. Specimen Receiving and Processing:  Receives specimen in the computer, follows department protocol in redistributing specimen samples within the different areas of lab and completes specimen processing to the testing stage e.g.: centrifugation, packaging, storage, etc.    

• a.    Document the receipt of specimens in an accurate and timely manner in the computer and ensures redistribution of specimens to appropriate destination

• b.    Prioritizes specimen distribution as need e.g. STAT or CSF samples.

• c.   Completes the task of specimen preparation for testing within the standard period of time and documents any irregularities encountered during the process.    

3.  Specimen Preparation & Distribution:   (a) Evaluates the specimen for sample integrity, any pretreatment and prepares solutions and reagents for use.  (b)  Routes specimens to appropriate reference labs as per protocol.     

• a.    Checks specimen integrity, and documents any pretreatment or any additional steps followed (e.g.: warming blood in case of agglutination) as needed to achieve appropriate outcome.

• b.    Develops mechanisms to address requests for uncommon lab tests.

• c.    When implementing new system, informs all the personnel involved of the process created.

4.  Assessment:  Completes the assessment of instrument and reagent function by (a) following QC/Calibration protocol, (b) recording and documenting the various steps, (c) performing daily/weekly maintenance as per department/manufacturers recommendations    

Ensures appropriate QC/Calibrations check as per CLIA standards by: 

• a.    documenting acceptable limits and identifying problem areas 

• b.    maintaining appropriate records of QC/remedial action performed 

• c.    communicating with the supervisor QC irregularities, as per protocol 

• d.    documenting all the maintenance procedures in a standardized format.

5.  Planning & Performance of Tests:  Performs tests with precision and accuracy.   Knows critical values, verifies and records all test results before broadcasting and keeps inventory list updated.    

• a.    Ensures accurate test results, in a timely manner, following department turn-around-time protocol.

• b.    Recognizes abnormal or unusual outcomes and initiates investigation of the process, such as (1) reviewing previous results (2) consulting with supervisor/Pathologist before broadcasting results.

• c.    Implements trouble shooting guide for instrument malfunction and completes the task with technical support as much as possible.

II.    Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    AAS Degree in Medical Technology from an accredited school, MLS or equivalent
Preferred:
1.    BS in Medical technology degree

2. MLT (ASCP) or MT (ASCP) certification

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. 2 years of working experience that has a high complex laboratory automation

2. Basic computer knowledge
 

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.