Molecular Technologist at Unified Women's HealthCare
Chesapeake, VA 23320
About the Job
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
The Molecular Technologist is responsible for pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processes associated with specimen processing. Including participation in documenting and implementing Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC)/Quality Inventory (QI) procedures. Assists in trouble shooting and maintenance of equipment.
Responsibilities
- Performs simple to complex assays utilizing established departmental protocols.
- Reads, understands, and adheres to all the SOPs, policies, and protocols.
- Performs all pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing processes accurately and timely, as well as independently.
- Reports results via the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Prepares clinical specimens for testing and identifies specimen related problems.
- Establishes and performs proper quality control measures (i.e. temperature monitoring, instrument maintenance, reagent/specimen preparation, etc.) in accordance with laboratory operating standards.
- Documents daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly quality control (e.g. equipment/instrument maintenance, calibrations, certifications) to support quality assurance initiatives.
- Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance, reporting of test results, or instrument functions. Troubleshoots and/or reports findings to supervisor, manager, or director.
- Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specification.
- Assists the supervisor in ensuring an efficient workflow operation and reports any delays and/or problems.
- Monitors TAT and workflow processes.
- Assists in preparation of validation documentation of new tests and procedures as assigned.
- Maintain records that demonstrate that PT samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
- Cleans and maintains lab equipment, instrumentation, and workspace.
- Maintains and tracks inventory for reagents, consumables, and ancillaries to support laboratory functions. Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens.
- Comply with chemical hygiene and/or laboratory safety procedures.
- Comply with all lab procedures, processes, and methodologies.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent education and training
- Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
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