JOB SUMMARY:
The person in this position is a licensed Medical Technician who is responsible for day to day processing of samples. This person performs standard procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and process specimens according to department protocols
• Must perform within the productivity expectations as set forth by current departmental guidelines.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Assists the Supervisor, Manager and Director with administrative functions such as ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Produces, interprets and reports accurate and precise test results.
• Validates new methods.
• Handles CAP surveys.
• Addresses client concerns.
• Communicates pertinent section information/issues to supervisor, manager or other appropriate individual.
• Performs instrument maintenance and method troubleshooting.
• Assists in documentation and maintaining effective department QA programs and monitors.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree or other qualified technical college two-year certificate required.
• Must hold a valid Tennessee State Laboratory License as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
• Maintains appropriate continuing education for certification and licensure.
• One year of prior job-related experience preferred.