OneOncology·Huntsville, Alabama
Perform moderate and high complexity laboratory procedures to provide clinical information for disease diagnosis and treatment. Manage all phases of testing, including specimen processing, equipment maintenance, and quality control documentation.
Clearview Cancer Institute is north Alabama's leading cancer treatment facility. For over 30 years Clearview Cancer Institute has provided leading-edge treatment and compassionate care to those diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders. Clearview offers every service and amenity needed in an outpatient setting and our dedication to research and involvement in Phase I-IV clinical trials gives our patients the opportunity to receive potentially life-saving treatment options.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
The Medical Laboratory Technician performs moderate and high complexity laboratory procedures to provide clinical information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Successfully perform all phases of laboratory testing: pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytics processes
Perform specimen processing including verifying proper sample labeling and specimen collection requirements.
Know specimen acceptability and rejection criteria for testing and troubleshoot problems relating to specimen analysis.
Evaluate results in LIS system and perform delta checks.
Process and distribute lab reports to appropriate individuals and institutions.
Receive and inventory supplies and reagents according to lab protocol.
Detect, troubleshoot, and correct instrument reagent and system failures, perform calibrations and preventative maintenance on equipment.
Report lab results within established turnaround times
Document critical values and corrected results in the LIS and notify physician staff.
Follow Westgard rules, and recognize shifts/trends occurring on Levy-Jennings charts.
Document out of range quality control values and take corrective action.
Participate in continuous improvement activities, examine existing processes/procedures, and look for ways to improve them.
Complete necessary documentation when specimen variance or adverse events occur
Perform competency testing as required.
Adhere to all regulatory standards within the clinical laboratory.
Follow institution’s safety procedures.
Follow Universal Precautions, wear PPE.
Acts independently and accepts responsibility of the clinical laboratory’s policy and procedures.
Oversee performance of Laboratory Assistants as needed.
Complete 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain positive working relationship with fellow staff and clinic personnel.
Must be able to interact well with patients, employees, physicians and management.
Answer questions from patients, physicians, and nursing staff regarding clinical laboratory.
This position works in the clinical laboratory of a busy outpatient oncology/hematology clinic. This person will be required to work closely with coworkers and management. This position requires that the employee handle bodily fluids and chemicals daily.
This position requires that the employee be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to eight hours a day. This position also requires that the employee be able to perform mild physical labor to complete the tasks at hand.
Direct reports
This position is not a supervisory position.
Market context
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