Medical Lab Technician

Lab Procedures: Performs a variety of technical laboratory procedures according to Medical Center, laboratory and national standards to obtain patient specimens using to ensure specimen quality used to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Responsible for performing and observing hematological, biochemical, serological and specially requested tests on patients specimens and correctly records all results. Administrative: Documentation: Responsible for accurately completing records and reports and other statistical information for master files or databases. Follows laboratory policy for data retrieval, record keeping, specimen, and identification, requisition, reporting, charting, and billing procedures. Updates Records and Documents on a daily basis Communication/Teamwork: Maintains positive working relationship with the medical staff and hospital personnel. Uses positive interpersonal skills to educate/support lab customers and promote success of team members. Uses clear and concise verbal and written communication with staff and the public. Acts independently on supervisor’s direction and accepts responsibility of the adopted policy and procedures of the hospital and the laboratory. Shares call duty and works different shifts as required. Immediately notifies the patient care unit or physician of any critical test results, within 20 mints of the result generation. Interacts professionally with all department members, physicians’ staff, administration and the Administrator of Clinical Laboratory and Pathology.