MEDICAL LAB TECH
Job duties include the following:
- Helps nurses prepare charts when time permits.
- Makes sure all lab reports are reviewed and panic values are noted.
- Demonstrates ability to perform clean venipunctures.
- Demonstrates ability to perform capillary collections.
- Follows proper guidelines for safe handling of blood, body fluids and hazardous
chemicals.
- Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and practices.
- Performs laboratory testing and operates automated equipment within the limits
described in the procedure manual.
- Maintains proper records of laboratory testing and results as described in the
policy and procedures manual.
- Demonstrates understanding of proper quality control procedures, use of
control materials, and documentation of QC results and corrective action.
- Demonstrates knowledge of ongoing quality assurance activities in the office
and documents breaches of quality as they occur.
- Demonstrates ability to perform routine maintenance on automated equipment.
- Performs well in laboratory proficiency surveys.
- Assists physician with procedures and exams as requested.
- Maintains appropriate inventory levels of reagents and supplies.