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Position Summary

Responsible for laboratory testing, quality control, phlebotomy, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.  Perform manual and automated routine blood tests. Prepare specimens for microscope examination. Operate laboratory equipment including centrifuges, dry bath incubators, and blood bank refrigerators.

Key Performance Areas

• Responsible for performing proper quality control procedures before proceeding with patient testing.

• Ensure that proper documentation including test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and all lab procedure and training checklists are completed on the correct time schedule.  Will be responsible to ensure this is performed in central lab.

• Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies.  Place order with purchasing as needed.

• Perform technical laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision, meeting the standard of all accreditation/regulatory agencies.

• Perform instrument maintenance at the required times and as needed.

• Initiate troubleshooting procedures when instrument malfunction occurs and contact instrument service company, if necessary.

• Comply with established safety guidelines and maintains cleanliness of the laboratory and equipment.

• Complete any and all duties required to keep laboratory in compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies.  Must be able to perform compliance testing.

• Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times.

• Comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to patient care,  patient’s rights, safety, billing, and collections.  Adhere to all AON and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and the Disaster Recovery Plan.

• Must maintain MLT license and required CEUs.

• Assist in training new employees to related job duties.

• Will be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice of required overtime.

Qualifications

Education

• A.A. or A.S. degree

License and Certification

• Appropriate state license required. 

• National lab certification preferred.  

• BLS preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of four years experience in the healthcare field, preferably in a clinical setting is required.

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