Under the direct supervision of the testing supervisors and testing personnel, performs general laboratory testing in any of the various sections of the laboratory, performs control testing and initiates troubleshooting steps for problem areas.

1.     Responsible for consulting with testing personnel, testing supervisors, assistant lab manager or lab manager for assistance in resolving technical problems, decision making and areas of question.

2.     Performs testing in any one or combination of laboratory sections (except Blood Bank) following test methods defined in the procedure manual (after clinical rotation for that lab section) and under the direct supervision of testing personnel.

3.     Prepares specimens and routes them to appropriate reference labs for all testing not performed in-house.

4.     Assists in keeping files and records up-to-date and orderly.

5.     Performs quality control and instrument check procedures with appropriate documentation.

6.     Assists in maintaining an adequate stock of supplies.

7.     Performs duties in other departments, including venipuncture, checking charges, scanning, indexing, and printing results, as necessary to assure maximum productivity and workflow.

8.     Maintains good relations with patients, medical staff, co-workers, other departments and physician offices/homes hat use our services.

9.     The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

Prefer high school diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED)

Enrolled in a school for Medical Laboratory Technician, clinical training in progress..

Good general condition.

Verbal ability to communicate with patients and other clientele instructions and other information.

Numerical ability to calculate by formula.

Form perception, color discrimination to perform specific lab tests.

Dependable.