Medical Technologist I

• Perform assigned clinical laboratory testing accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Resolvependings. Retrieve and check specimensagainst pending list.Document specimen discrepancies. Notify laboratory management whenspecimen discrepancies are not resolved.
  • Prepareworkstation and instrumentation for the assignedtesting.
  • Properly handlespecimens and independently resolve technical specimen issues in preparation for analysis and specimen storage. Contact internal customersfor clarification as needed.
  • Operate instruments to perform testing in accordance with establishedwritten procedures.
  • Performsroutine testing andcalculations as required.
  • Resolveroutine and non-routine assay problems.
• Ensure the validity of tests resultsthrough the performance of established quality assurance and quality control procedures.

• Perform experiments, as scheduled,for evaluation of new Calibrator and/or QC lots.

Summarizeresults of investigations and compiledata for review by management.

• Document quality control results.Interpret quality control results according to Westgardrules or other established departmentalprocedures and accurately document biases,warnings and violations of control values.
• Document correctiveaction for unusual occurrences (e.g. QC violations,instrument related problems).
• Analyzeproficiency testing survey samples as patient specimens.
• Reagents/Materials/Supplies:
  • Receive,open and place in service all reagents/materials according to SOPs.
  • Prepareand properly label reagent, quality control,calibrator material.
  • Document implementation of new reagents/materials according to SOPs.
  • Perform parallel testing,linearity's, stability, other quality control practicesneeded to ensure validity of material prior to being placedinto service.
  • Perform inventory control of supplies and reagents as approved by management.

• Result Entry (Auto-verification and manual entry).
  • When data is manually entered(e.g. QC, patient data) ensure peer review is performed and documentedprior to release of results.
  • Prepareproper documentation of test results and enter into the information system.
  • Generate an appropriate audit trail for all activities.

• Document and communicate any result reporting problems or inconsistencies to laboratory management.
• Completetesting within the expected turnaround timeto meet customers' expectations.
• Ensures maintenance of instruments and equipment is performed according to manufacturer and SOP requirements, and documented according to SOP.
  • Calibrate instruments, equipment and/or assays as required and document.
  • Perform basic instrument and equipment troubleshooting.
  • Perform pipette calibrations and document according to SOP.
  • Notify laboratory management when an instrument or equipment doesnot meet specifications.
• Comply with regulatory guidelines and Covance StandardOperating Procedures (SOPs) at all times.
• Training
  • Individual is responsible for maintaining his/her completeup-to-date training file and is accountable for correcting and deficiencies found in his/her training file.
  • Individual is responsible for ensuring he/she is trained and training isdocumented prior to performing a task.
  • The individual successfully completes, as scheduled, competency assessment and ensures competency testing documentation is provided to management for review/retention.
  • Competently performsdepartment duties as set forth in the department training checklist(s).
  • May assist in training new employees and follows-up to ensure training is understood.
  • Attends,as scheduled,department, mandatory and other meetings and training, as requiredaccording to training matrices.

• Work to achievepartnership with both internal customers and external clients by:
  • Pull data in a timely manner for review by QA and external clients.
  • Contributeto theprovision of accurate verbal or written response to internal QA and client audit findings.Coordinate, where needed, with other resources to resolve issue.
  • Researches and prepares a response following investigationfor quality purposes.

• Researchand responds in a timely manner to internal customer inquiriesregarding status of test results, retrieval of samples for testing/storage and other needs.
• Understand department metrics and goals.
• Demonstrate proficiency in applicable computer systems and software.
• Adheres to established Safety policies and Universal precaution guidelinesat all times. Maintains a clean,organized and safe work environment.Minimizes biohazard waste. Cleans workstation and materialsdaily.
• Takes action for the department when additional responsibilities and opportunities are presented.
• Provide laboratory management with a report of activities upon request.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or completion of at least a 12-month training program in Medical Technology.

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited college or university and one year training and/or experience in the specialty in which testing is to be performed. Such training must be equivalent to that received in a school of Medical Technology.