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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Performs pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of laboratory testing, using manual procedures as well as operating various laboratory equipment and automated analyzer systems.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acquires job skills and adheres to department procedures. 

• Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

• Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative.

• May refer to Senior Staff with day-to-day problems that may arise.

• Under general supervision by a Technical Supervisor or Lead, prepares and performs testing, editing, and reporting of various clinical tests as directed under department SOPs and applicable state and private regulatory agencies.

• May perform principal duties and responsibilities of all levels of Laboratory Assistants.

• Responsible for daily equipment maintenance and troubleshooting under general supervision.

• If applicable by local governing state requirements, performs routine laboratory protocols; pipetting, measuring, and pouring of samples.

• Follows the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.

• Documents daily, weekly, and monthly quality control and maintenance procedures as assigned. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

• Fully understands policies and procedures prior to performing proficiency testing.

• Performs specimen handling for inter-laboratory tests.

EDUCATION:

• Associates of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology required or Bachelor's Degree in Applied, Biological, or Laboratory Sciences strongly preferred.
• If applicable by local governing state requirements, MLT License required.
• National Certification (ASCP or ASCLS) preferred. 

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 0 - 1 year related experience with college degree and license plus certification or 3 - 5 years' experience with no license or certification.
• Basic knowledge of medical laboratory testing and experience in clinical laboratory required.
• Prior experience with laboratory systems preferred.
• Ability to follow precise directions in a situation requiring speed, accuracy, and efficiency.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.