Job Description:

• New Albany, IN Location

• Job Summary:

  Performs, validates and interprets established tests and examinations in at least one of the following fields within the clinical laboratory: Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Blood Bank and Microbiology.

  Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. He or she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.

  1. Performs and interprets technical procedures in assigned departments according to approved policies and procedures within established turn around times.

  2. Documents results appropriately after reviewing for accuracy, validity and reasonableness of results. Investigates any questionable result prior to reporting.

  3. Performs and documents quality control, start up and maintenance procedures according to established protocol.

  4. Investigates, resolves and documents all quality control or maintenance our of control instances according to protocol.

  5. Communicates according to policy with physicians, nurses and other hospital staff panic values and results that do not appear appropriate for the patient.

  6. Assists with the training and direction of Medical Lab Techs, Lab Aides and new employees in the department.

  7. Assists with the collection of specimens when needed assuring the patient is properly identified and the specimen is properly labeled.

  8. Maintains required documentation in accordance with guidelines established by regulatory agencies and according to laboratory policy.

  9. Monitors and receives supplies into the department according to established procedures, storing them appropriately. Notifies supervisor when supplies appear to be low.m.

  Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

  • Baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Technology with ASCP or AMT certification or eligible to take the certification required.

  • Applicants must obtain MLS or MT (ASCP) or MT (AMT) certification within 6 months of the job entry date.

  • Previous work experience in high complexity testing preferred.