JOB SUMMARY:

The person in this position is a licensed Medical Technician who is responsible for day to day processing and analysis of samples within the Chemistry Lab.  The person in this position performs advanced procedures under the direction of a Medical Technologist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.
• Serves as project leader in the development and implementation of training.
• Assists the Chemistry Supervisor with day-to-day operations and development of laboratory services.
• Produces, interprets and reports accurate and precise test results.
• Communicates pertinent section information/issues to supervisor, manager or other appropriate individual.
• Performs instrument maintenance and method troubleshooting.
• Identify and correct problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting of patient samples.
• Assists in documentation and maintaining effective department QA programs and monitors.
• Work with other departments within PathGroup and subsidiaries.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.