Job Description

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Responsibilities

Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, scope of practices listed under NAC 652.420 and NAC 652.410, and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual’s education, training or experience and technical abilities.

Each individual performing the above procedures must:

• Adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director
• Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory
• Perform and document maintenance; daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate
• Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting
• Recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics
• Ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies
• May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics
• Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures
• Adhere to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources
• In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech / General Supervisor, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift
• May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
• Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science (AKA Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology) or related BS from an accredited college.
2. Meets the education and certification requirements for licensure and possess a valid GENERAL SUPERVISOR license from the State of Nevada - or is eligible to work while license is pending.
3. Minimum of 3 years working in a clinical laboratory required.
4. Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak fluent English.
5. Ability to work and problem solve independently.
6. Flexibility to work any shift as needed preferred.

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