Responsible for the processing of laboratory specimens and reporting of results in all areas of the clinical laboratory. Maintains laboratory records. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the laboratory. Age groups that are served by this position include neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and adult geriatrics.

• Ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory: blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology and urinalysis.
• Responsible for performing moderate and high-complexity testing.
• Alters or adjusts methods and procedures for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
• Performs quality control procedures and instrument checks.
• Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab values for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
• Notifies nursing unit and/or physician of critical lab values.
• Maintains accurate laboratory records on procedures performed for statistics and billing.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Interacts professionally with the Director of Clinical Laboratory, Pathologist and clinical laboratory personnel.
• Consults with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Follows standard precautions at all times.
• Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.
• Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, CAP, JCAHO, state and other regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.

• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Adheres to scheduling requests of the department (Works weekends, no �special days off�, no exceptions).
• Adheres to the Customer Service Standards of TRMC Sunnyvale while representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department and complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Utilizes computerized punch time system correctly.
• Completes annual education requirements and maintains regulatory requirements.
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears identification while on duty.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion and has not missed any mandatory in-services.
• Attends at least 8 staff meetings annually, is responsible for information presented at monthly staff meetings that he/she is unable to attend.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

• Bachelor�s Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489. Personnel who, prior to 2/28/92 have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination. The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489, Jan. 24, 2003).
• 2 years as a medical technologist in acute care facility, OR 1 year as a medical technologist in acute facility and a Master's degree.
• Registered in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS). Equivalency evaluation by NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire. Licensure, as required by State.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Operates the following equipment correctly and safely: microscopes, centrifuges, hematology, chemistry, and other instrumentation.

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.