Medical Laboratory Technician

Brown Medicine; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a laboratory professional to perform basic clinical tests and phlebotomy across patient specimens, ensuring accurate labeling and patient identification. The role requires adherence to safety standards and routine QC in a hospital laboratory setting.

The successful candidate will operate hematology, microbiology, and chemistry assays under supervision, maintain instrument readiness, and document results in the LIS system as part of a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Experience with blood collection and specimen handling.
• Familiarity with LIS and laboratory information systems.

Responsibilities

• Receives patient specimens and verifies information for correct identification.
• Performs routine hematology tests and maintains instrument operation and QC.
• Conducts microbio and chemistry tests as directed and ensures results are recorded.
• Adheres to safety procedures and uses PPE as required.
• Maintains laboratory readiness, cleans work areas and stocks supplies.

Job description

SUMMARY:

Performs basic clinical tests for the detection diagnosis of disease. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients. Refers unusual situations to Medical Technologist or Manager for clarification and/or guidance in handling.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates understanding of Hospital’s mission, vision, and values.
Demonstrates understanding of job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment plan.
Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to our Customer Service Standards.
Complies with department and hospital policies and procedures:

• Reviews policies and procedures
• Reviews employee handbook
  Completes mandatory safety management education.
• Hospital-wide
• Department-specific
• Job-specific
  Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
  Informs appropriate health care provider of unusual test results on discovery.
  Notifies physician or other health care provider of unusual delays in testing capability.
  Operates mechanical and/or semi-automated equipment when required, participates in QC procedures and equipment maintenance.
  Assists in maintaining laboratory readiness, may include cleaning, preparing work area and instruments and stocking supplies.
  Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, workbenches, etc.
  SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
  Phlebotomy:
  Receives patient specimens and correlates information with the patient specimen and patient history file for proper patient identification.
  Verifies sample information and acceptability upon receipt. Performs routine clinical and microscopic test slides from tissue specimens as directed.
  Utilizes effective sterile technique when processing, to avoid contamination.
  Performs blood collection on:
• Neonates
• Children
• Adults
  Disposes of venipuncture materials in a manner that provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees.
  Correctly labels all specimens.
  LIS Computer Skills:
  Demonstrates ability to enter/edit patient requisitions.
  Demonstrates ability to enter/edit patient test orders.
  Demonstrates capabilities to enter/edit patient test results on manual or non-interfaced procedures.
  Documents edited report changes appropriately.
  Operates current I.S. system.
  Hematology - performs the following:
  Blood counts. - operates analyzer appropriately.
  Cell morphology.
  Cell differntiation.
  Sedimentation rates.
  Reticulocyte counts.
  Clotting studies.
  Blood Bankmmunology - performs the following:
  Assists in the preparation of fresh frozen plasma, platelets, cryoprecipitate, and dispenses for transfusion.
  Blood group and Rh type.
  Antibody screen.
  Identifies antibodies, if present.
  Determines Rh immune globulin eligibility - pre and post partum.
  Infant cord blood tests.
  Verifies blood type of blood units received from RIBC.
  Processes compatability testing between patient and donor. Selects appropriate donor units.
  Performs serologic testing for infectious diseases.
  Performs quality control procedures.
  Microbiology - performs the following:
  Gram stains/special stains - attain proficiency.
  Inoculates patient culture specimens on appropriate media.
  Identifies bacteria microscopically on slide.
  Perform rapid E.I.A antigen tests accurately.
  Operate automated blood culture instrument.
  Operates STAT PCR tests.
  Chemistry - performs the following:
  Coagulation studies - attain proficiency.
  Routine chemistry analysis of blood and body fluids on the current analyzers - attain proficiency.
  Quality control procedures as required within 2 SD.
  Demonstrates proficiency in minor instrument repair.
  Calibrates instruments as required to ensure proper operation of equipment.
  SAFETY:
  Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing, i.e. gowns, goggles/face-shield, gloves, and pipetting devices.
  Practices aseptic technique and infection control procedures.
  Stores flammables as appropriate.
  Adheres to reagent and chemical cautionary label instructions or refers to SDS sheets.<