Medical Lab Technician - Float

Performs laboratory tests of moderate and high complexity and prepares records of test results. Maintains instruments, equipment, and supplies.

• Prepares and calibrates test instruments and equipment to assure accuracy of tests.
• Prepares and collects specimens and performs laboratory tests of moderate and high complexity as defined in laboratory procedures manual.
• Discusses unexpected or unreasonable test results to supervisor.
• Reports the results of each test and related test data by entering information in computer database.
• Prepares, distributes, and files forms and reports.
• Cleans instruments and equipment as needed following each test.
• Performs maintenance and minor repairs to instruments and equipment.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Assists newly assigned staff to learn laboratory procedures.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Performs laboratory tests of moderate and high complexity and prepares records of test results. Maintains instruments, equipment, and supplies.

• Prepares and calibrates test instruments and equipment to assure accuracy of tests.
• Prepares and collects specimens and performs laboratory tests of moderate and high complexity as defined in laboratory procedures manual.
• Discusses unexpected or unreasonable test results to supervisor.
• Reports the results of each test and related test data by entering information in computer database.
• Prepares, distributes, and files forms and reports.
• Cleans instruments and equipment as needed following each test.
• Performs maintenance and minor repairs to instruments and equipment.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Assists newly assigned staff to learn laboratory procedures.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

• Minimum two (2) years of current experience in a clinical laboratory or in related field required.
• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

• Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology or successfully completed an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) required.
• Proper documentation for applicable degree is required (i.e. copies of diplomas, transcripts, or International Degree Equivalency Report). Major must be clearly stated on the document. If diploma does not indicate the major, an additional document that states major is required.

• Medical Technologist Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathologists OR Medical Lab Scientist Certificate from American Association of Bioanalysts OR Medical Lab Scientist Certificate from American Medical Technologists OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate from American Medical Technologists OR Medical Technologist Certificate from American Medical Technologists OR Medical Lab Scientist Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathologists OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate from American Association of Bioanalysts OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathologists OR Medical Technologist Certificate from American Association of Bioanalysts

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

• N/A

• Minimum two (2) years of current experience in a clinical laboratory or in related field required.
• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

• Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology or successfully completed an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) required.
• Proper documentation for applicable degree is required (i.e. copies of diplomas, transcripts, or International Degree Equivalency Report). Major must be clearly stated on the document. If diploma does not indicate the major, an additional document that states major is required.

• Medical Technologist Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathologists OR Medical Lab Scientist Certificate from American Association of Bioanalysts OR Medical Lab Scientist Certificate from American Medical Technologists OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate from American Medical Technologists OR Medical Technologist Certificate from American Medical Technologists OR Medical Lab Scientist Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathologists OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate from American Association of Bioanalysts OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathologists OR Medical Technologist Certificate from American Association of Bioanalysts

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

• N/A

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