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Position Summary: Under the General supervision of the Manager and technical guidance of the department the Medical laboratory Technician, performs general laboratory testing in the various sections of the laboratory, performs control testing and initiates troubleshooting steps for problem areas. Performs chemical, histochemical, or morphological analysis on specimens using laboratory using laboratory instrumentation, manual methods, and microscopy after completion of clinical practicums in the appropriate areas. 

Essential Functions:

Analyze specimens with precision and accuracy

Call critical values and documented according to policy

Perform Analysis in a timely manner as determined by the order priority.

Perform and documented QC according to policy

Used QC to validate testing results

Recognized and documented malfunctions, performed appropriate repairs when

        possible.

Qualifications

Education:  

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Experience: 

Clinical training in school of Medical Laboratory Technology for the areas to be worked

Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work closely with management to ensure processes and procedures are implemented and maintained within the work group. 

Ability to use open communication between coworkers, physicians, hospital and clinic employee partners and healthcare leaders.

Physical Requirements: Light Physical Agility Test (PAT) Rating

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) required to stand, sit, and walk; frequently to use hands, fingers; and frequently to talk or hear. The employee must exert up to 15 pounds of force occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time), and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.