Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Medical Laboratory Technician, under supervision of a registered MT, is responsible for working independently to perform and report general and/or specialized laboratory testing in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures, and to provide technical service and laboratory support information.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs laboratory tests and reports results with the appropriate documentation, in a timely, efficient and accurate manner in compliance with laboratory policies and procedures. Validates test results in the Laboratory Information System in order for accurate reports to be generated for physician review. In some instances may enter data directly into the computer system.
Performs all LIS functions relative to the scope of her/his responsibility to include worklists, outstanding reports, patient registration, etc.
Performs quality control for all testing and assures that results meet established criteria before re