Medical Technologist I

Incumbent performs instrument and method validation procedures that are required to meet regulatory requirements for clinical testing of patient samples.Perform testing that is related to method validations and instrument validations according to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) but does not include reporting patient results.o Prepare workstation and instrumentation for the assigned testing. o Receive, open and place in service all reagents according to SOPs.o Prepare and properly label reagents and document according to SOPs.o Operate instruments to perform testing in accordance with established written procedures.o Resolve routine and non-routine assay problems.o Perform parallel testing, reagent validation, linearities, and stability studies.o Thoroughly and completely document all experiments performed, including reagents and equipment used.o Prepare Method Validation Experimental Plan, EP Evaluator documents and Statement of Claims Summary Reports according to SOP.Ensure the validity of test results through the performance of established quality assurance and quality control procedures. Interpret quality control results according to Westgard rules or other established departmental procedures.o Prepare quality control material accurately.o Document quality control results. Check for and acknowledge biases, warnings, and violations of control rules.Documentationo Prepare proper documentation of test results and enter the information completely and accurately into the appropriate validation binder.o Generate an appropriate audit trail for all activities.o Ensure signature and dating of all steps conforms to SOP and accepted Covance CLS practices for documentation of results.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.Trainingo Individual is responsible for maintaining his/her complete up-to-date training file, and is accountable for correcting any 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 matricesWork 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 respond in a timely manner to internal customer inquires regarding status of test results, retrieval of samples for testing/storage, and other needs.o Understand department metrics and goals.Labcorp 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.For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement (https://www.labcorp.com/hipaa-privacy/web-privacy-policy) .