•  Performs and reports all assigned tests with expected precision and accuracy and obtains blood or other body fluid from patients. 

•  Operates computer equipment and software programs relative to performance of essential job functions and other laboratory related requirements. 

•  Maintains and monitors applicable QC program and records all required quality control results. Establishes QC Procedures and confidence limits. 

•  Maintains, calibrates, and repairs equipment with accurate records of services. 

•  Performs all duties and responsibilities as outlined in CLIA regulations. 

•  Develops, maintains, and monitors an inventory control and ordering system. Prepares reagents in prescribed manner. 

•  Participates in the evaluation of new procedures, equipment and methods. 

• Responds immediately to instrument problems in the department with appropriate action.  Key interface to vendor for technical problems.  

•  Following established standard work practices and using established safety precautions, collects blood specimens utilizing the appropriate technique with patients of all age groups.  

•  Accurately identifies patients prior to collection of specimens using two patient identifiers and accurately labeling in the presence of the patient as established by laboratory policy. 

• Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations. 

• Knows each job thoroughly and trains colleagues in section to follow established standard work practices.  Monitors/audits for compliance and instructs colleagues when non-compliance occurs 

• Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments. 

• Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs. 

• Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization’s Mission, Values, and Culture Beliefs. 

• Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures.  Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.  

• Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager or department head. 

•  Develops and maintains the technical procedure manuals of the department.  Performs annual procedure review. Ensures a document control system is in place and all are in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies. 

•  Maintains the Preventative Maintenance program for the department and ensures corrective action is taken as necessary. 

•  Manages and maintains the proficiency survey program in accordance with regulatory standards. 

•  Updates the lab computer system database and validates the system overlays. 

• Assist Laboratory Technical Manager in developing the section specific competency tools. 

• Serves as technical resource person for the Regional Lab Manager, Regional Lab Technical Consultant and Pathologist. 

• Performs comparison studies on procedures based on precision, accuracy, linearity and cost comparison. 

• Performs other responsibilities as requested by Lab Leadership. 

Schedule: Monday - Friday 0600-1430 with the potential for weekend or holiday rotation

General Requirements: