Medical Lab Technician, PRN

Children s National Hospital
US - District of Columbia - Washington
November 1, 2024

This Medical Lab Technician position is located in the Blood Donor Processing department and is responsible for the for manufacturing, QC testing, labeling and distribution of blood and blood components collected from the donors participating in the Children's National blood donor program. The manufacturing processes exist in a highly regulated environment-from receipt of unprocessed blood, through maintaining accurate records of finished goods.

The Medical Lab Technician will perform routine laboratory tests, records and report results according to established procedures. Set up and maintain equipment; monitor quality control standards. He/She will perform routine clerical and service duties as required. Duties may vary according to assigned area or shift.

Qualifications:Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required) And
Vocational Education completion of a 2 year (or greater) vocational/technical training program (Required)
Associate's Degree (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience

Clinical Lab or Registered Medical Lab Technician training (required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)

Functional AccountabilitiesTechnical and Reporting Skills

Perform routine technical procedures as assigned following standard operation protocols.

Report test results in writing, orally and/or by computer according to established procedures.

Document and maintain results record.

Verify test results performed by Laboratory Associates before release when technologists are not available.

Performance Checks

Operate instruments, perform performance checks, calibration, preventive maintenance, basic troubleshoot following written guidelines.

Identify problems and notify technologists of unresolved problems.

Problem solving

Identify technical and patient-related problems or discrepancies.

Resolve problems with technologist's assistance and documents resolution.

Perform and report QC procedures.

Identify QC failures.

Report problems to Technologist and assist with trouble shooting and documentation of the resolution.

Safety

Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Organizational AccountabilitiesSupply Maintenance and Specimen Collection

Prepare samples appropriately for analysis.

Prepare regents.

Store and preserve specimens.

Assist with monitoring supply inventories; receive and stock supplies.

Collect blood specimens from patients by venipuncture and capillary method.

Organizational Commitment/Identification

Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization

Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences

Demonstrate personal and professional integrity

Maintain confidentiality at all times

Customer Service

Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

Partner with all team members to achieve goals

Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

Contribute to a positive work environment

Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

Use resources efficiently

Search for less costly ways of doing things

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