Medical Technologist I (2nd Shift)
Company: Labcorp
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives.
We are a leading global life sciences company that delivers answers
for crucial health questions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics
and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and
accelerate innovations that not only empower patients and providers
but help medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies transform
ideas into innovations. Here, you can join our more than 60,000
employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work
together to make a real impact on people's lives.We have an
exciting opportunity for a Medical Technologist I to join our
Safety team in Indianapolis, IN! Benefits: All job offers will be
-based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience,
applicable -degrees/certifications, -as well as internal equity and
market data. -Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20
or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits
including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP,
Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where
applicable. - For more detailed information, please .Essential
Functions - Perform assigned clinical laboratory testing accurately
and in a timely manner.o Resolve pendings. Retrieve and check
specimens against pending list. Document specimen discrepancies.
Notify laboratory management when specimen discrepancies are not
resolved.o Prepare workstation and instrumentation for the assigned
testing.o Properly handle specimens and independently resolve
technical specimen issues in preparation for analysis and specimen
storage. Contact internal customers for clarification as needed.o
Operate instruments to perform testing in accordance with
established written procedures.o Performs routine testing and
calculations as required.o Resolve routine and non-routine assay
problems. - Ensure the validity of tests results through the
performance of established quality assurance and quality control
procedures.o Perform experiments, as scheduled, for evaluation of
new Calibrator and/or QC lots.Summarize results of investigations
and compile data for review by management.o Document quality
control results. Interpret quality control results according to
Westgard rules or other established departmental procedures and
accurately document biases, warnings and violations of control
values.o Document corrective action for unusual occurrences (e.g.
QC violations, instrument related problems).o Analyze proficiency
testing survey samples as patient specimens. -
Reagents/Materials/Supplies:o Receive, open and place in service
all reagents/materials according to SOPs.o Prepare and properly
label reagent, quality control, calibrator material.o Document
implementation of new reagents/materials according to SOPs.o
Perform parallel testing, linearity's, stability, other quality
control practices needed to ensure validity of material prior to
being placed into service.o Perform inventory control of supplies
and reagents as approved by management. - Result Entry
(Auto-verification and manual entry).o When data is manually
entered (e.g. QC, patient data) ensure peer review is performed and
documented prior to release of results.o Prepare proper
documentation of test results and enter into the information
system.o Generate an appropriate audit trail for all
activitiesDocument and communicate any result reporting problems or
inconsistencies to laboratory management.o Complete testing within
the expected turnaround time to meet customers' expectations. -
Ensures maintenance of instruments and equipment is performed
according to manufacturer and SOP requirements, and documented
according to SOP.o Calibrate instruments, equipment and/or assays
as required and document.o Perform basic instrument and equipment
troubleshooting.o Perform pipette calibrations and document
according to SOP.o Notify laboratory management when an instrument
or equipment does not meet specifications. - Comply with regulatory
guidelines and Covance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all
times. - Trainingo Individual is responsible for maintaining
his/her complete up-to-date training file and is accountable for
correcting and deficiencies found in his/her training file.o
Individual is responsible for ensuring he/she is trained and
training is documented prior to performing a task.o The individual
successfully completes, as scheduled, competency assessment and
ensures competency testing documentation is provided to management
for review/retention. o Competently performs department duties as
set forth in the department training checklist(s).o May assist in
training new employees and follows-up to ensure training is
understood.o Attends, as scheduled, department, mandatory and other
meetings and training, as required according to training matrices.
- Work to achieve partnership with both internal customers and
external clients by:o Pull data in a timely manner for review by QA
and external clients.o Contribute to the provision of accurate
verbal or written response to internal QA and client audit
findings. Coordinate, where needed, with other resources to resolve
issue.o Researches and prepares a response following investigation
for quality purposes.Coordinate, where needed, with other resources
to resolve issue.o Research and responds in a timely manner to
internal customer inquiries regarding status of test results,
retrieval of samples for testing/storage and other needs.o
Understand department metrics and goals. - Demonstrate proficiency
in applicable computer systems and software. - Adheres to
established Safety policies and Universal precaution guidelines at
all times. Maintains a clean, organized and safe work environment.
Minimizes biohazard waste. Cleans workstation and materials daily.
- Takes action for the department when additional responsibilities
and opportunities are presented. - Provide laboratory management
with a report of activities upon request. - Other duties as
assigned.Education/Qualifications/Certifications and LicensesU. S.
Requirements Individual must qualify as testing personnel under the
following CLIA 1988 and New York State Department of Health
requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical
Laboratory Science or other life science with completion of at
least a 12-month training program in Medical Technology.OR -
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science
from an accredited college or university and one year training
and/or experience in the specialty in which testing is to be
performed. Such training must be equivalent to that received in a
school of Medical Technology.OR - 90 semester hours from an
accredited institution that include the following:1) 16 semester
hours of biology courses, which are pertinent to the medical
sciences2) 16 semester hours of chemistry (at least 6 semester
hours of Inorganic Chemistry)3) 3 semester hours of math -
Completed an accredited clinical laboratory training program, or
one year documented laboratory training or experience in the
specialty that testing is to be performed.OR - Associate's degree
in medical laboratory technology#LI-AB1Labcorp is proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Employer:As an EOE/AA employer, the organization
will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an
applicant's race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin,
sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran
status.Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:As an
EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the
workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any
kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our
business and the qualifications of the individual and do not
discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin,
gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs),
family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic
partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability,
genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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