Role:
Perform laboratory procedures using established and approved protocols, which require the broad exercise of independent judgement and responsibility with minimal technical supervision.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Performs complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
- Analyzes quality control data, makes judgements concerning the results, and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.
- Incorporates principles of educational methodology in the instruction of new employees and students and in the laboratory's continuing education program.
- Performs related work as required.
- Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity and sensitivity and specific factors that can influence test results.
- Inventories laboratory supplies; cleans equipment and work areas, and disposes of contaminated materials.
Performance Measures:
- Maintains a professional and friendly atmosphere for patients and co-workers.
- Abides by all clinic safety policies.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Assists with instruction of Medical Laboratory Scientist students who take clinical rotation at the Clinic.
- Approaches laboratory testing with a conscientious concern for the importance of his/her work.
- Understands and deals with possible interferences with laboratory testing.
- Observes all clinic guidelines and policies.