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Position Summary:  Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

Position Responsibilities & Functions

Perform technical laboratory functions including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis and immunology.

Report test results following clinic protocols alerting providers and/or clinical staff about abnormal results.

Ensure quality control in collecting specimens, ensure appropriate sampling and maintain accurate record keeping.

Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.

Comply with all laboratory policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control.

Serve as a back-up to the Lab Manager as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:   

-Clinical training in an accredited school of Medical Lab Technology.

Education/Certification:

-Associates degree in Medical Lab Technology.

License/certification:

Certification as an MT, MLS or CLS by a nationally recognized agency (ASCP, AMT, AAB or HEW/CLT).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

-Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications and tests.

-Knowledge of medical laboratory safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.

-Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

-Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

-Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.

-Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.

-Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.

-Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.

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.