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