PRN-Molecular Technologist-GA

Type a description of the essential roles, responsibilities, and activities expected of the employee in this position.

The Medical Technologist will work in coordination with P23 Labs leadership and in alignment with established P23 Labs strategies and policies to provide, maintain, control, and improve laboratory testing services.  The Medical Technologist is responsible for following the laboratory's procedures for routine laboratory testing under general supervision.  They shall conduct job responsibilities by the standards set forth by P23 Labs policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards. § 493.1487 Condition: Laboratories performing high complexity testing; testing personnel. The laboratory has a sufficient number of individuals who meet the qualification requirements of § 493.1489 of this subpart to perform the functions specified for the volume and complexity of testing performed.

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·        Laboratory Duties

§  Pre-analytic: The pre-analytic phase is the most vulnerable part of the total testing process and is among the most significant challenges to laboratory professionals. Errors can occur at the time of patient assessment, test order entry, request completion, patient identification, specimen collection, specimen transport, or specimen receipt in the laboratory.

§  Ability to complete and pass routine competency testing

§  Ensure services are provided by state and federal regulations, lab policy, and accreditation and compliance requirements

§  Perform specimen processing and routine/complex testing on blood, urine, and other specimens which requires knowledge and understanding of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, and procedure methodologies and reference ranges

§  Demonstrate understanding of safety issues specific to a CLIA environment

§  Analytic: The analytic phase begins when the patient specimen is prepared for testing and ends when the test result is interpreted and verified. Advances in analytical techniques, laboratory instrumentation, and automation have improved analytical quality resulting in a significant decrease in error rates. Establishing and verifying test method performance specifications as to test accuracy, precision, sensitivity, specificity, and linearity are a hedge against unrecognized analytical errors.

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§  Monitor test analyses to ensure acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained

§  Monitor quality metrics and access the quality systems of the lab

§  Maintain appropriate documentation of all activities as required

·        Demonstrate good laboratory practice

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§  Perform specimen processing and routine/complex testing on blood, urine, and other specimens which requires knowledge and understanding of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, and procedure methodologies and reference ranges

§  May coordinate the activities of the lab including specimen preparation for toxicology, chemistry, molecular, and/or hematology depending on certification

§  Sample prep for urine toxicology, molecular, and/or chemistry, depending on certification

§  Operate all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results

§  Post-analytic: In the post-analytic phase, results are reviewed and released to the clinician, who interprets them and makes diagnostic and therapeutic decisions. Timeliness and the incorrect interpretation of diagnostic or laboratory tests. The significant contributions to errors in the post-analytic phase are a failure in reporting, erroneous validation of analytical data, and incorrect data entry.

§  Ensuring and monitoring turnaround time

§  Report and maintain a record of patient test results through the laboratory information system accurately, meeting published turnaround times for routine testing.  As needed, enter lab orders and patient information in LIS

§  Document patient test management problems/concerns on quality documents and initiate corrective action

§  Perform QC testing and recognize deviation from acceptable values. Follow established protocol for remedial action. Verify all assays are in control before releasing patient results

§  Perform instrument maintenance and necessary calibration of instruments and ensure calibration period is adequate to cover testing

§  Participate in proficiency testing surveys with supervisor

§  Process sends outs to the reference lab and verifies the results are received

§  Ensure all COLA, CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, and any other appropriate regulatory standards are adhered to while performing related duties

§  Work closely with the Laboratory Director to ensure high-quality diagnostic testing, a safe work environment, and compliance across all aspects of the laboratory Demonstrate sound judgment and reasoning when investigating and solving problems employee concerns and report to Human Resources to ensure proper procedures are followed

§  Administrative or Managerial:

§  Serve as laboratory departmental liaison during government inspections and audits

§  Provide information to senior management on the implication of policies and procedures and recommend specific actions

§  Establish and maintain effective working relationships

§  Provide information to senior management on the implication of policies and procedures and recommend specific actions

§  Maintain appropriate documentation of all activities as required

§  Provide orientation and training to testing personnel and evaluate their performance.

·        List any additional departments or essential roles, such as Patient Care, Phlebotomy, X-ray, etc….

§  Demonstrate good laboratory practice

§  Supervise the organization of recruiting and staffing logistics

§  Monitor quality control performance and correct any problems and or report any problems to the appropriate department

§  Assess technical and or instrument problems, including quality control and abnormal findings, evaluate possible solutions, and chooses an appropriate course of action to solve the problem

§  Assist in writing SOPs

§  Ensure that patient test results are not reported unless all criteria for test performance characteristics are acceptable

§  Maintain inventory in a neat and acceptable manner

§  Participate in continuing education and in-service programs

§  Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel

Additional Notes:

·        May be exposed to noise, dirt, dust, fumes, loud noises, and blood-borne pathogens.

·        Must be able to work under stress and in a fast-paced environment.

·        Emergent situations could extend working hours or require infrequent weekend work.

·        Must be able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, lifting, bending, reaching, pulling, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing.

·        Reasonable accommodation may be made to accommodate a qualified individual with a disability.