Clinical Lab Technician: Diagnostics & QC

Fayette Medical Associates; Fayette (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette Medical Associates in Alabama seeks an experienced Medical Laboratory Technician to obtain and prepare specimens for testing and to perform automated and manual analyses, adhering to high-complexity standards.

The role includes instrument calibration/maintenance, quality control, and thorough documentation. Staff training, infection control, and compliance with policies are essential, along with ensuring supplies and survey readiness.

Qualifications

• Performs basic and advanced laboratory procedures with consideration of neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric needs.
• Maintains instrument calibration, standardization, QC, and troubleshooting per procedures.
• Handles documentation, quality control reviews, proficiency testing, and specimen rejections.
• Follows infection control and safety policies at all times.
• Provides training/education to others as directed by management.

Responsibilities

• Obtains/prepares specimens for laboratory testing.
• Performs automated and non-automated tests with high complexity standards.
• Calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots instruments and performs QC.
• Maintains and reviews documentation for tasks performed.
• Ensures proper storage, handling and stock of supplies.
• Supports survey readiness for assigned areas or instruments.
• Answers inquiries about test results and methodologies, resolves billing/order errors.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Infection control

Communication/English literacy

Education

MLT Certification within 18 months

Job description

Fayette Medical Associates in Alabama seeks an experienced Medical Laboratory Technician to obtain and prepare specimens for testing and to perform automated and manual analyses, adhering to high-complexity standards.

The role includes instrument calibration/maintenance, quality control, and thorough documentation. Staff training, infection control, and compliance with policies are essential, along with ensuring supplies and survey readiness.