All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a negative drug screen test*, criminal background check, reference checks, infection prevention procedures (Proof of completed COVID19 vaccination's TB test, Flu Shot, immunization records, etc.), physical capacity profile and acknowledgement of policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES PER AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
1. Performs all patient testing per protocol in all laboratory departments
2. Performs established protocol for instrument preventive maintenance/function verification.
3. Organizes work load so as to complete testing in the most appropriate manner.
4. Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses
5. Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
6. Adheres to established quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations performed.
7. Adheres to the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance and is responsible for
assuring that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate.
8. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the technical supervisor, clinical consultant or director.
9. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
10. Follow established protocol in maintaining records of patient test results and calling of critical test results.
11. Is responsible to review all testing performed during their shift to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
12. Perform section supervisor duties as assigned
I. Specimen collection/clerical
A. Collect Specimens
1. Explain rationale for laboratory tests and patient preparation to patients.
2. Collect all types of specimens following prescribed guidelines.
3. Evaluate and solve problems related to specimen collection.
B. Perform Pre-analytic specimen handling
1. Accession and distribute specimens to laboratory departments according to prescribed
guidelines.
2. Measure, aliquot and label specimens when appropriate.
3. Prepare samples for transport to reference laboratory.
4. Evaluate and solve problems related to pre-analytic specimen handling.
C. Perform Receptionist/Clerk functions
1. Answer and direct phone calls.
2. Complete laboratory requisitions & billing forms.
3. Follow laboratory's procedures for reporting, retrieving and maintaining records of patient
test results.
4. Evaluate and solve problems related to billing and laboratory records.
5. Use computers to manage data through input, storage and retrieval.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum of Associate's Degree in Medical Technology and two years of experience in high complexity testing in all clinical laboratory departments.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

National recognized laboratory certification such as ASCP or NCA is required within 6 months of hire.
Current CPR/BLS Certification required.

HRRMC's Laboratory Department has a part time ( 60 hours per pay period ) opening as a Medical Technician. Includes weekends. This position will be eligible for our outstanding benefits package to include: medical, dental and vision insurance, employer matching retirement plans, employee gym, paid time off and employee assistance program.

Apply on line at www.hrrmc.com

SUMMARY

Medical technologist's provide information for patient diagnosis and treatment by performing laboratory tests in a variety of laboratory sections including, but not limited to; toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, serology, urinalysis, microbiology.