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• Organizes work by matching computer
  orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling;
  logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; keeping work surfaces
  clean and orderly.
• Maintains quality results by running
  standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine
  equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting; calibrating equipment
  utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures
  and protocols.
• Serves as technical resource by
  participating in staff training; answering questions of other
  professionals; participating in educational opportunities; reading
  professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in
  professional organizations.
• Identifies and communicates abnormal patient
  conditions by alerting supervisory personnel, the medical officer, or
  nurse; reporting mandated information to the public health department or
  other designated officials.
• (toxicology) identifies the presence or
  quantity of drugs of abuse, therapeutic drugs, and toxic substances by
  operating toxicology instrumentation and performing manual methods for the
  performance of drug screens, blood alcohol levels, and carbon monoxide
  levels.
• (chemistry) provides test results for
  patient diagnosis and treatment by operating chemistry equipment;
  performing hand chemistries.
• (hematology) provides test results for
  patient diagnosis and treatment by operating hematology, urinalysis, and
  coagulation equipment; performing manual methods of differentials.
• (immunology) provides test results for
  patient diagnosis and treatment by operating equipment such as the gamma
  counter, spectrophotometer, densitometer, and through methods such as
  radioimmunoassay, enzyme immunossay, and serological testing.
• (microbiology) provides physician with
  information for treatment of patient infection by performing technical
  procedures for the identification or susceptibility of bacteria,
  parasites, fungi, and mycobacteria.
• (blood bank) ensures the patient of
  receiving compatible blood/blood components by completing blood typing,
  antibody screening, compatibility testing, and antibody identification
  procedures.
• (blood bank) assures future retrieval of
  patient transfusion information by preparing patient packets and
  maintaining blood bank database.
• Supports and maintains a culture of
  safety, quality and excellent customer service.
• Maintains patient confidence by keeping
  laboratory information confidential.
• Serves and protects the hospital
  community by following established standards and procedures and complying
  with regulations.
• Enhances laboratory services and
  hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and
  different requests.
• Explores opportunities to add value to
  job accomplishments.

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in biomedical laboratory technology, Bachelors in medical
  laboratory sciences or any related science laboratory field.
• Three years’ experience in a hospital
  laboratory.
• Proficiency in computer packages like
  Microsoft excel, word and other office products.
• Excellent communication, leadership and
  customer service skills.
• Proof of registration with the
  appropriate professional council.

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