Medical Laboratory Technician Senior / SEIU-E at Highmark Health

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Allegheny Health Network Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Performs routine and high complex laboratory analyses on clinical specimens. Assists lab management with the daily operations of the department.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs a variety of routine and complex procedures using established criteria to provide quality clinical information. Verifies analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and linearity for test methods. (40%)

• Operates, calibrates, checks and maintains instrumentation. Troubleshoots problems with quality controls and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information. (25%)

• Communicates with manager, supervisor or co-workers concerning the needs of the laboratory including supplies for efficient laboratory operations. (15%)

• Serves as a consultant to laboratory personnel and other health care providers, as needed. Participates in continuing education to ensure growth and development of the laboratory. (10%)

• May collect and process patient specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and within the expected time frames. (5%)

• May mentor MT/MLT, phlebotomy, and lab processor students and new employees in laboratory testing following AHN policies and procedures. (5%)

• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Q UALIFICATIONS

Required

• Associate's degree in an ASCP eligible program or equivalent.

• 3 years with Clinical Laboratory Experience

• Meets ongoing education requirements for certification.

• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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