Medical Lab Tech Core Lab

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Reports to: Core Lab Managers GENERAL SUMMARY Works under the supervision of the Core Lab Manager. The Medical Laboratory Technician's primary job function is to perform and assess laboratory tests and procedures. Performs quality control, routine maintenance and other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education: • High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required • Associate Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent required Licensure: • MLT or AMT licensure by ASCP required Experience: • Experience preferred Interpersonal Skills: • Ability to interact effectively with patients, patient family members, co-workers, and physicians/providers. Effectively supports the mission and demonstrates the values of SOMC by honoring the dignity and worth of each person. Shows concern and respect for others by dealing with customers and co-workers in a compassionate, sensitive, and responsive manner. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: • Hand/eye coordination in order to perform examinations using complex equipment using precise calibrations. Essential Physical Requirements: • Must stand and/or walk 75% of work hours per day while processing specimens, performing tests and specimen collection. Sits 25% of work hours performing tests and/or completing documentation. Essential Mental Requirements: • Ability to follow established procedures. Ability to pay close attention to detail when collecting specimens and performing testing. Requires the ability to adjust to fluctuating workload and meet established deadlines. Essential Sensory Requirements: • Requires good vision and color discrimination to perform testing. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively when responding to routine inquiries and reporting results. Exposure to Hazards: • Exposure to bio-hazardous materials, needles and infectious diseases in clinical laboratory and patient care environments. Chemical exposure in laboratory testing areas. Frequently exposed to noise. Other: • N/A JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. 1. Performs pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical diagnostic testing on blood and other biological specimens using automated and non-automated instrumentation as per established procedures. Includes proper patient ID, specimen preparation and dilution. Assess and correlates test results before reporting. Processes specimens and prioritizes tasks in order to meet expected turnaround times. 2. Performs and documents quality control and quality assurance data. Documents all quality control failures and corrective actions taken. Reports documentation to supervisor/manager for review. Participates in proficiency survey testing program. 3. Performs and record routine daily maintenance and resolves minor problems. Notifies section manager of all problems and action taken. 4. Keeps work area clean and orderly. Follows all safety policies and procedures. Prepares and labels reagents, controls and stock solutions. Helps maintain supply inventory. 5. Prepares specimens for distribution to work areas. Processes microbiology specimens as required. Prepares specimens for transport to reference laboratories. 6. Performs clerical and computer tasks and procedures as required. 7. Participates in orientation of new employees and students. 8. Performs calibrations as assigned. All documentation reported to section manager for review. 9. Participates in the updating of procedure manuals. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES INSTRUCTIONS: Rate if the employee demonstrates competence, does not demonstrate competence, or if the competence is not applicable during this performance/competence review period. • Method of Assessment: (DO) Direct Observation, (V) Verbalized Knowledge, (ET) Education/Training, (T) Tested • Population Served: (I) Infant, (P) Pediatric, (Adol) Adolescent, (A) Adult, (G) Geriatric, (AA) All-age specific, (NA) Non-age specific 1. Departmental Performance: Demonstrates knowledge of strategic value dashboard and its use Method of Assessment: DO or V Population Served: NA 2. Diagnostic Testing: Performs pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical diagnostic testing per established policy and procedure. Includes proper patient ID, specimen preparation and dilution, quality control and instrument function and checks, evaluation of incongruous results, delta checks and accurate data computer entry. Processes specimens and prioritizes tasks in order to meet expected turnaround times Method of Assessment: DO, ET, T or V Population Served: NA 3. Documentation: Calls alert values and properly documents per procedure accurately Method of Assessment: DO, ET or V Population Served: NA 4. Method Calibration: Performs accurate calibrations as needed Method of Assessment: DO, ET, T or V Population Served: NA 5. Patient Identification and Specimen Labeling: Accurately performs patient identification and labeling of specimens, aliquots and reports to include patient full name, identification number, date, time and legible initials Method of Assessment: DO, ET, T or V Population Served: AA 6. Quality Control and Maintenance: Completes and documents required daily maintenance procedures. Completes Quality Control and enters into LIS. Completes workbooks, worksheets and pendings. Learns new test and maintenance Method of Assessment: DO, ET or V Population Served: NA 7. Safety: - Complies with established Laboratory safety policies and procedures by wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and following Universal Precautions - Keeps work area clean and well stocked - Follows recommended procedures for decontamination and disposal of contaminated materials - Labels reagents and supplies appropriately - Completes quarterly Safety Quiz - Reports near misses and safety events when appropriate Method of Assessment: DO, ET, T or V Population Served: NA 8. Clinical Cultural Diversity: Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural diversity for services provided to visitors and staff and in the care of patients and their families and cultural influences on the individual's reaction to end of life Method of Assessment: DO, ET or V Population Served: AA 9. Care of Diverse Patient Populations: Demonstrates consideration of the population(s) served by exhibiting knowledge, skills, and ability to provide effective care, treatment, and services consistent with the patient needs to include consideration of age, development, culture, and capabilities and according to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Treatments and procedures are explained to patients so that they understand. Adapts communication methods to patients with special needs, for example, sensory or psychological disabilities. Can state the most common patient populations served by this job Method of Assessment: DO, ET or V Population Served: AA Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-03-10