Medical Laboratory Technician

SUMMARY:

Under the technical supervision of a pathologist, Technical Supervisor and administrative supervision of the Administrative Laboratory Director, performs a wide variety of routine and specialized studies on blood, urine and body fluids samples as requisitioned by a physician, to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, following established standards and practices.

Independent judgment, professional education and certification are required.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
Must possess good communication and organizational skills
Must be able to work independently and possess good judgement, problem solving and organizational skills.
Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring.
Performs analytical and decision making functions with minimal supervision.
Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate.
Demonstrates an understanding of relative hospital and departmental policies and procedures including safety issues.
Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by hospital and where they are located.
Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1-3 years preferred.
Successful rotation through all clinical laboratory departments or its equivalent.
Requires three months clinical training and on the job training to become familiar with the hospital's policy and procedures and to become proficient in all phases of the job requirements
May be assigned to a specific department in the lab or may rotate in a minimum of two or a maximum of all departments
Comply with established standards and practices/procedures. Ensure timely completion of assigned tasks in conformance with established policies and standards
Follows established protocols for quality control procedures to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents and procedures.
Recognize instrument malfunction and out-of-control test results and take corrective action.
Make sure specimens are properly labeled, collected, received and stored properly for future reference and then properly discarded.
Adhere to all established Laboratory policies and procedures
Complete proficiency and competency checks as well as read and sign new and revised policies and procedures in a timely manner.
Assemble supplies and equipment and assure proper functioning and cleanliness of equipment and work area.

EDUCATION:
Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory technology from an accredited institution
OR
High school graduate or equivalent with successful completion of an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks duration and held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician)
ASCP or other acceptable Certification agency preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job.
The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more:

Stand / walk
Talk or hear
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens

The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 50 - 75%:

Exposure to infections from disease-bearing specimens
Exposure to infectious/contagious diseases

The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%:

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Lift up to 10 lbs.
Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
Exposure to dust or other irritants
Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals
Exposure to hot or noisy equipment

Vision Requirements:

Close vision
Distance vision
Color vision
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus

Safety equipment used while performing this job:

Gloves
Lab coat

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Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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