Medical Technologist II

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Technical Supervisor, provides ancillary support for clinical activities by performance and appropriate interpretation of moderate and high complexity clinical laboratory tests as defined under CLIA '88. Position: Medical Technologist II: Department: Microbiology Lab: Schedule: 40 hours: ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: After specialized training and required experience, performs moderate and high complexity tests and interprets them. Acts as a resource and interprets tests for laboratory users in a manner consistent with level of training and knowledge. Reviews testing and/or procedures performed by other staff to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies as required when deemed qualified to do so by the section supervisor. Prioritizes STAT and routine samples. Ensures accurate specimen identification and specimen labeling consistent with section and departmental standard operating procedure. Ensures appropriateness of sample for requested testing, obtains approval for testing which deviates from standard operating procedure and follows up with notification to patient care unit and documentation in LIS. Ensures sample tes...