Overview
Under general supervision, performs waived, moderate and high complexity analyses as specified under CMS Standards and Certification: Laboratory Requirements (42 CFR 493)
Responsibilities
Quality Control* Performs waived, moderate and high complexity testing using manual and automated processes following policies/procedures.
- Prepares reagents, quality control materials and other testing materials.
- Performs required equipment maintenance.
- Assists in data evaluation, and correlation of new instruments/procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge of open and expiration dates and storage of specimens, QC and reagents.Computer/Documentation* Demonstrates the understanding of the concept "need to know" for HIPAA for the purpose of relaying information to patients.
- Enters comments, uses RBV for result reporting.
- Calls all critical values to appropriate personnel, using patient full name, second identifier, test name, results and identity of person receiving results.
- Assesses patient results using inquiry and able to print patient reports.
- Recognizes computer problems and reports to IT/ or troubleshoots within capabilities.
- Demonstrates/understands documentation process during downtimes.
- Demonstrates the ability to print and review shift pending reports, notes critical patients or those having testing issues.
Data Integrity* Reviews and records quality control and steps in troubleshooting for acceptability.
- Complies with all protocols, SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines.
- Identifies, resolves problems and takes corrective action in the evaluation of testing procedures, patient results and specimen integrity.
- Performs correct identification of all specimens by matching name, and Medical Record Number.
- Reviews and records patient results for acceptability before verification.People Management* Assists Manager/Director in writing/reviewing laboratory policies and procedures.
- Assists in training new personnel.
- Assists with preparing/maintaining facility accreditation readiness for CAP/DNV visits.Compliance/Safety* Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
- Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee''s area of responsibility.
- If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
- Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
Qualifications
Education:
Medical Lab TechnicianAssociate Degree- In Clinical laboratory science, microbiology, chemistry or biological science- Required
Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist 1, 2Bachelor''s in Clinical laboratory Science, Microbiology, chemistry or biological science- RequiredORMLT must be eligible to sit for and pass MT/MLS ASCP, AMT or equivalent boards within 6 months- Required
Certification & Licensures:
Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 1
Medical Technologist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist certification from ASCP, AMT, HEW, or equivalent certification- RequiredNew Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification
Medical Lab Scientist 2 / Medical Technologist 2
Medical Technologist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist certification from ASCP, AMT, HEW, or equivalent certification- Required
Medical Laboratory Technician 1MLT certification from ASCP, or equivalent certification- RequiredNew Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification
Medical Laboratory Technician 2MLT certification from ASCP, or equivalent certification- Required
Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.
Experience:
Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 1
1 year- PreferredNew Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification
Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 2
3 years in an acute care facility- Preferred
Medical Laboratory Technician 11 year- PreferredNew Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification
Medical Laboratory Technician 2
1 year- PreferredNew Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification