Attachment A MTCLS and MLTCLT DUTIES.pdf

ATTACHMENT A

MT/CLS and MLT/CLT DUTIES:

1. Summary A. Must possess comprehensive knowledge of professional Medical Technology/Clinical

Laboratory Science/Medical Laboratory Technician principles, practices, concepts, and theories providing for sound independent work.

B. Must possess comprehensive knowledge of laboratory quality control, quality assurance procedures, and principles of performance improvement providing for sound independent work.

1. Responsibilities A. Is expected to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results B. Will perform, evaluate, interpret, correlate, and validate the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results.

C. Requires a broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision.

D. Will be required to monitor quality control systems and measures.

E. Requires the ability to interpret and apply complex written instructions.

F. Must utilize basic knowledge of laboratory equipment and be able to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation G. May need to resolve problems encountered in the laboratory. Must be able to communicate, consult, and interact with other members of the healthcare team, external relations, customer service, and patient education

2. Duties include but are not limited to:

A. Will perform a broad range of laboratory procedures, including advanced and complex laboratory procedures. Must be able to recognize deviation from expected results and use scientific principles to analyze and correct problems.

B. Evaluate and solve problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis accounting for physiologic processes and requirements.

C. Maintain and document the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment. Use, calibrate, and identify malfunctions; repair and perform preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.

D. Troubleshoot issues with laboratory instruments and resolve problems. Diagnose deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction.

E. Perform and document quality control and quality assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement.

F. Identify discrepancies, solve problems, and present solutions.

G. Answer inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors which influence test results. Interpret results and suggest follow‐up test selection or procedures.

3. Must meet all acceptable quality and productivity standards as defined by Chief, P&LMS or designee.

4. Specific Requirements A. Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MT/CLS):

i. Technologist must have a Bachelor of Science Degree

ii. Technologist must have Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist generalist certification from a nationally recognized accrediting agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT etc.)

iii. Technologist must have a minimum of two (2) years of laboratory experience.

B. Medical Laboratory Technician/Clinical Laboratory Technician (MLT/CLT):

i. Technician must have a 2‐year Associates in Applied Science Degree

ii. Technologist must have Medical Laboratory Technician/Clinical Laboratory

Technician certification from a nationally recognized accrediting agency (ASCP, NCA

iii. Technician must have a minimum of two (2) years of laboratory experience.

C. Experience on the following analyzers is preferred:

i. Sysmex XN3100 Hematology Analyzer & Slide Maker Stainer

ii. Sysmex Cellavision Digital Imaging

iii. Diagnostica STA‐R Max Coagulation Analyzer

iv. Beckman Iris Velocity & IQ Select Urinalysis Analyzer

v. Beckman Coulter AU5800 Chemistry Analyzer

vi. Beckman Coulter DxI800 Immunoassay Analyzer

vii. Beckman Coulter Power Express Automation Line

viii. Osmometer