Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Specialty(CL)(99)

Job description

Job Description Guides lab tests in the areas of specialty (NGS, Molecular Diagnostics). Performs clinical laboratory procedures, examinations and other tests pursuant to established protocols including maintaining equipment and records, and performing quality assurance activities related to examination performance requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility. Job Responsibility: Sets-up and performs a variety of routine and/or complex laboratory tests and procedures involving NGS as well as other techniques such as nucleic acid isolation, PCR, capillary electrophoresis, on clinical specimens according to established policies and procedures, utilizing specific instruments, equipment, reagents and techniques. Prepares and tests specimens for examination and reviews and reports results. Follows established in-process quality control procedures including recording data. Treats proficiency test samples, with respect to receipt and analysis, in the same manner as patients' specimens; performs special test procedure as directed. Performs routine and/or preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment. Troubleshoots basic instrumentation, reagents, technical problems an...