Provides information for diagnosis treatment and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests procedures experiments and analyses following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.
Responsibilities:
- Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood urine spinal fluids and gastric juices.
- Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells using microscopic techniques and procedures.
- Prepares blood plasma and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group type and compatibility tests.
- Ensures operation of analyzers spectrophotometers colorimeters flame photometers and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
- Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting analyzing and summarizing information.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Works in compliance with all established QA/QI standards.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infectioncontrol hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
- Recognizes problems identifies the cause and implements solutions where appropriate.
- Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Requirement description :
- 2 Years of Experience Required
- BLS (AHA or Red Cross) Required
- ASCP Required
- Blood bank and generalist experience Required
- Travel Preferred
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
Weekend Requirements : every 6th weekend. No required holidays but if open could work it
On Call Requirements :