Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.

• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.

• Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the Director of Laboratory.

• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate.

• Performs calibration of equipment as required.

• Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimen’s when problems occur. Notifies the Director of Laboratory if unable to solve the problem.

• Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures. When handling blood and/or body fluids, universal precaution procedures will be followed in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals.

• Performs phlebotomy (venipunctures, finger sticks, bleeding times) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure.

• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.

• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.

• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra- departmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.

  Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned

  Professional Requirements:

• Complete annual education requirements.

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

• Report to work on time and as scheduled.

• Wear identification while on duty.

• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.

• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.

• Comply with all organizational policies.

• Conduct oneself as a professional in accordance with PRIDE values.

• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

  Job Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in a relevant science preferred.

• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent registration or has completed a technician training program in a school accredited/approved by HHS, or MLT eligible under Medicare laboratory regulations.

• Four months’ clinical laboratory internship preferred

  Organizational/Core Competencies:

• Exceed Quality

• Exceed Customer Expectations

• Grow Team Members

• Increase Market Share

• Exceed Budget Expectation

• Strengthen, Build, and Leverage Community Relationships

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

• Team Player: Advanced

• Communication Skills: Advanced

• Positive Mental Attitude: Advanced

• General Computer Knowledge: Advanced

• Caring: Advanced

Behaviors

Preferred

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Education

Preferred

• Associates or better in Related Fields

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Medical Lab Tech (MLT)

Experience

Preferred

• 1-3 year: Clinical Laboratory Experience