1. Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.

• Applies appropriate test methodologies.
• Uses correct techniques and protocols in collection of all specimens, following established quality control guidelines.
• Ensures laboratory equipment is adjusted, operated, and functioning properly for analyses being performed.
• Completes analyses with established guidelines for specimen status (STAT, timed, etc).
• Begins collection, testing, and analyses within specified deadlines.

• Determines appropriate test methodology for less routine samples, such as those referred from other laboratories for further study.
• Uses established guidelines to perform complicated and/or advanced technical procedures.
• Monitors various quality assurance indicators; determines reasons for unacceptable test and/or quality control results and corrects problems; refers unresolved problems to supervisor.
• Participates in special project assignments, such as the evaluation of new media, reagents, antisera, or testing procedures.
• Assists in developing procedures for a segment of the work of assigned laboratory, such as a segment of the quality assurance program.

• Establishes validity of test results, performing required quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of analyses.
• Report abnormal/unusual results to supervisor following established guidelines based on specimen status.
• Accurately documents interpretations of results in appropriate computer and/or manual logs within established time frames.

• Conducts periodic maintenance at established intervals, calibrating instruments as needed.
• Accurately recognizes and documents malfunctions.
• Initiates corrective action procedures and notifies appropriate personnel of instrument problems.

• Assures tests are completed accurately and work is reviewed in a timely manner.
• Assigns workload appropriately to staff, keeping overtime to a minimum.
• Monitors assigned sections for safety and cleanliness.
• Maintains current procedure manuals and trains assigned staff in laboratory policies and procedures.
• Promptly reports unusual occurrences and problems to appropriate supervisory personnel.

• Maintains analytical and reporting skills in sections of laboratory outside of normal assignment.
• Provides coverage to other sections of laboratory as assigned.
• Completes proficiency testing when scheduled.

• Assigns and prioritizes work in keeping with employee skill and certification levels, workloads, and completion time frames.
• Monitors progress and productivity of assigned staff.
• Communicates organization's goals and objectives to staff.
• Establishes unit goals and objectives consistent with the organization's mission.
• Assists staff in resolving problems encountered in work assignments.
• Evaluates unit policies, procedures, and processes and recommends/ implements changes to ensure the unit is functioning efficiently.

• Attends internal and external educational programs and professional meetings as available for continuing professional education.
• Attends regular meetings of available and applicable professional organizations.
• Reads and evaluates professional literature on continual basis.
• Incorporates knowledge of pertinent new trends and developments into section policies and procedures and makes recommendations for any related changes.

Associate degree in a related science area from an accredited college or university, certification as a Medical Technologist, MT (ASCP), and three (3) years of job-related science experience; or Associate degree and two (2) years of experience at the lower level Medical/Clinical Specialist 2 (LSP011) or equivalent position.