04/26/2021
Helix Diagnostix LLC is a high complexity clinical laboratory. We are seeking an experienced licensed medical technologist in our toxicology department. This is a full time position Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5:30 PM. Paid time off and benefits available.
Job Description:
1. Apply the principles, theory and techniques of the practice of laboratory medicine to produce and report appropriate;
a. Identify and communicate abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel, the lab director, the provider, and/or management; reporting mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials;
b. Identify the presence or quantity of drugs of abuse, therapeutic drugs and toxic substances by operating instrumentation used in toxicology chemical testing and performing manual methods for the performance of drug screens and neurotransmitter levels;
c. Provide quality test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating liquid chromatography mass spectrometry and enzyme immunoassay equipment; performing manual methods; or by operating other instrumentation as may be available in the laboratory area;
2. Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results;
a. Analyze and organize work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; keeping work surfaces clean and orderly;
3. Responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained;
a. Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed;
b. Maintain quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures;
c. Perform, interpret and record quality control data in all departments as appropriate and record corrective action(s) where appropriate;
4. Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems deviate or are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance specifications;
a. Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor and lab director;
b. Assure that patient test results are not reported until all corrective/remedial actions have been taken, documented and the test system is properly functioning;
c. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications;
5. Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens;
6. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on instrumentation as prescribed in procedures and/or as described by manufacturer specifications. Record corrective action where appropriate;
7. Participate in available continuing education and maintains licensure/certification as required by State law and accreditation agencies;
a. Provide an analytical approach to technical resolutions by participating in staff training; answering questions of other professionals; participating in educational opportunities; and maintaining licensure and certification as required by the company, State/local laws and accrediting bodies;
8. Contribute to a safe and secure environment for co-workers and all others by following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality;
9. Perform other duties as assigned;
10. Enhance laboratory services and the lab’s reputation by accepting other duties as assigned, taking ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments and maintaining professional decorum at all times.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological;
Obtain Medical Technology or equivalent State license(s)/certification(s) for position as required by State Law and laboratory. Maintain competency/training as necessary to perform Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) testing duties in the laboratory.
