MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN MLT | COMCARE LAB

Salina Regional Health Center

MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN MLT

POSITION SUMMARY
The medical lab technician performs a variety of laboratory tests, procedures and related duties, in order to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, by following established standards and practices. The medical lab technician is responsible for the orderly processing of patient specimens during the assigned work shift. This includes specimen collection, testing, processing, and reporting of accurate results. Includes issue resolution in the pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases. The technologist maintains active communication and strengthens collaborative relationships among the pathologists, medical staff, nursing units, their specific section, and other lab staff.

POPULATION SERVED: Neonate, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric
OSHA CATEGORY I

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

QUALITY
Produces accurate patient test results, QC, Proficiency testing, Calibration, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of equipment within established lab policies.
Pursues high levels of lab performance incorporating best practices in daily work by following section policies, responding to emergency situations, and calling critical values to appropriate patient care personnel.
Understands the application of performance improvement methodologies, such as LEAN, PDCA, and action planning to improve departmental and interdepartmental performance, and participates and volunteers for Lab projects, and attends and constructively contributes to staff meetings.
Demonstrates ability to identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results and is able to correct the problem.

ACCESS
Works with others to collaborate with the Sunflower Health Network, SRHC, SRHC Affiliates, and other lab partners bringing ideas, gathering information or contributing to LEAN projects for the Lab.
Contributes to key metrics, such as the organizational scorecard and current CMS measures by consistently meeting acceptable turnaround times of stat testing.

STEWARDSHIP
Ensures adequate supplies are on hand to meet the shift/section workload; communicates low inventory before supplies need to be ordered.
Contributes to benchmarking and productivity goals for the Lab by willingly adjust work schedule to meet the needs of the Laboratory.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

PATIENT CENTERED
Keeps the welfare of the patient at the center of all decisions and actions by maintaining a customer-centered focus at all times.
Advocates for patients and their families by practicing behaviors that create a culture of patient focused activity.

QUALITY
Expects excellence of self and others.
Questions the status quo; uses creativity and innovation to engage in performance and process improvement.
Identifies and mitigates risk.

INTEGRITY
Is honest and ethical in all matters.
Demonstrates teamwork/cooperation within and across departments, understanding others perspectives and resolving conflict constructively.

TRUST
Safeguards the privacy, security, and confidentiality of protected health information at all times.
Treats all people with dignity; supports diversity; and understands related issues.
Is flexible and adaptable to change; demonstrates a positive and supportive attitude; and willingly accepts change.

SUSTAINABILITY
Holds self and others accountable in the use of SRHC supplies, and completion of tasks in a timely, efficient, and productive manner.
Volunteers for or accepts new or additional duties/responsibilities for the greater good of the department, organization, and/or patient.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION
Associate Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology, or related field

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
None

REQUIRED REGISTRATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
MLT designation from the ASCP; or
MLT registry eligible (must obtain designation within 6 months of hire)
Applicable Resuscitation and other position-related certifications must be obtained within the timeframe established by SRHC policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers up to 50 pounds
Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
Manual dexterity and mobility
Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

WORKING CONDITIONS
Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne and/or infectious diseases
Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens
Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment
Exposed to unpleasant elements (accident, injury, illness, etc.)
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Subject to emergency or crisis situations
Subject to many interruptions; pressure due to multiple calls, inquires, and/or deadlines
Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays)

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In signing the job description, I attest that I will adhere to Salina Regional Health Center’s policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including but not limited to complying fully with the Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Ethical Conduct; and participating actively in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Plan, including identifying and mitigating risk to patients.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the qualifications, responsibilities, and performance expectations outlined in the job description.  I recognize that these duties form the basis for my performance evaluations, and that management reserves the right to assign additional tasks or change existing essential job functions as operational needs dictate.  I confirm that I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.