Laboratory Student Extern PRN Rotating

Laboratory Student Extern PRN Rotating Position Summary

Under direct supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Charge Tech or Section Supervisor, performs laboratory tests as assigned; processes and performs laboratory testing in sections where successful completion of clinical rotation has occurred; reviews and reports lab results; and performs operation and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.   

Under close supervision, performs routine clinical laboratory tests of a repetitive nature and typically limited to one laboratory section.  Performs routine qualitative and quantitative clinical laboratory tests of repetitive nature on patient specimens following appropriate methodologies and established policies and procedures.  Prepares and maintains accurate records of specimens received in the laboratory.  May prepare media, stains, reagent and other solutions used in performing laboratory tests.  Analyzes test results; relays results to physicians and other authorized personnel.  Records tests results and reviews for accuracy and conformance to established quality control parameters.  Utilizes, calibrates and maintains automated, non-automated and computerized laboratory equipment; performs quality control checks on equipment.  Obtains specimens from patients such as blood and transports to laboratory.  Selects, uses, cleans and maintains equipment for utilization.  Complies with established administrative lab policies and procedures.  Maintains compliance with requirements of lab safety, OSHA accreditation and regulatory agencies.  Performs other related duties as assigned.   

Qualifications:

Individual must possess the ability to: 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.  However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. 

Education/Other Qualifications:

Minimum Education: Currently enrolled in a NCCLS-accredited Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Technician program and have completed all pre-clinical, core medical laboratory sciences.  Ability to operate various types of automated, non-automated and computerized laboratory equipment and instruments. 

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses:    Heart Association BLS CPR certification required.  

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