Provides information for diagnosis treatment and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests procedures experiments and analyses following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.
Responsibilities:
Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood urine spinal fluids and gastric juices.
Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells using microscopic techniques and procedures.
Prepares blood plasma and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group type and compatibility tests.
Ensures operation of analyzers spectrophotometers colorimeters flame photometers and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting analyzing and summarizing information.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Works in compliance with all established QA/QI standards.
Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
Recognizes problems identifies the cause and implements solutions where appropriate.
Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Requirement description :
- 2 Years of Experience - Required
- Blood bank experience - Required
- Travel - preferred
- ASCP - Required
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
Weekend Requirements : Every other weekend
On Call Requirements : None