Job description

Position: MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II

Position #: 1150

Department: Health Department

Salary: $36,613.62 - $46,689.31

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Description of Work:

This is technical work in the performance of a variety of routine, and standardized medical laboratory tests, requiring more judgment than Medical Laboratory Technician I in the monitoring of test procedures, quality control, and test interpretation. Tests are performed to aid in the diagnosis of disease and treatment of patients and animals. These positions are located throughout State agencies and universities. In small laboratories, employees will typically perform a variety of procedures. In other settings, procedures performed may be limited in variety, but require the employees to apply a knowledge of the basic physiological processes being monitored. Test results require more interpretation than those found at the Technician I level; however, clinical application is usually not expected at this level. Work may include other related work as determined by management. This position also works in the clinical area to help clinical providers. Work is supervised by the clinical nursing supervisor.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

General knowledge of the variety of laboratory procedures applicable to the area(s) of work. General knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and terminology. Some knowledge of the basic physiological processes being monitored and how the medical laboratory science is applied. Skill in the use of laboratory equipment and in the performance of procedures. Ability to make accurate observations and written reports of test results. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. The testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance and reporting of test results.

2. Each individual performs only those tests that are authorized by the Laboratory Director (or designee) and require a degree of skill in line ·with the individual's education, training, or experience, and technical abilities.

3. Each individual performing testing must:

a. Provide proof of education to the Technical Consultant, as required by CLIA regulations (minimum - high school graduation or GED),

b. Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results,

c. Maintain records that demonstrate applicable proficiency testing and/or competency assessment samples are tested to the extent possible, in the same manner as patient samples,

d. Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed,

e. Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laborato1y's established acceptable levels of performance,

f. Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the Laboratory Manager, Technical Consultant, Clinical Consultant or Laboratory Director,

g. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:

• Associate degree in Medical Technology from an appropriately accredited institution or completion of a certified laboratory assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course, and one (1+) year of medical laboratory experience; or
• High school diploma or General Educational Development diploma and three (3+) years of medical laboratory experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must complete a Burke County Employment Application to qualify for consideration/interview: www.burkenc.org

Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,613.62 - $46,689.31 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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