POSITION TITLE: Medical Laboratory Technician
DEPARTMENT: Ancillary
NATURE OF POSITION: Medical Laboratory Technician/Radiographer performs x-rays, routine tests, quality control procedures and keeps supply inventory.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree in the medical laboratory technology field from an accredited
institution and certification by ASCP or another approved agency or eligible for
certification
- Previous experience preferred but not required
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs all laboratory procedures using appropriate equipment and materials
- Performs and appropriately documents quality control procedures, instrument
checks and maintenance reports
- Records workload and test results according to established lab protocol
- Verifies ancillary services provided and makes appropriate changes to the superbill
- Takes corrective action with proper documentation when controls are out of range or
test results are abnormal
- Performs proficiency testing according to the schedule subscribed from the
American Proficiency Institute
- Performs venipuncture/capillary sticks on adults and pediatric patients
- Performs other phlebotomy duties as necessary
- Processes samples according to test specific requirements
- Protects the confidentiality of patients and their records at all times by complying
with the health center confidentiality policies
- Daily disinfection of work surfaces and equipment used in the department
ORGANIZATION:
- Abstains from gossip in the workplace.
- Exhibits enthusiasm, a positive attitude and professionalism in the workplace.
- Handles personal conflict and works through it at the lowest possible level (first with
party/parties involved, then if necessary, with 3rd party mediation).
- Is friendly and easy to approach.
- Is neat, clean, well-groomed, and dresses in accordance to the dress code policy.
- Leaves personal problems out of workplace.
- Treats all co-workers with dignity and respect.
- Arrives on time and works through designated hours.
- Completes tasks effectively, accurately and on time.
- Demonstrates little or no absenteeism/follows leave guidelines.
- Follows designated chain of authority.
- Is flexible, able and willing to respond to unusual job-related demands.
- Manages time well.
- Recognizes and assists others in the work of the department, even though the work
may be outside of regular duties.
- Shares equally in the workload of the department.
- Works cooperatively with all team members and departments.
- Works independently requesting assistance from supervisor only as needed.
- Abstains from criticizing COFMC, colleagues and supervisors.
- Demonstrates loyalty to COFMC, colleagues and supervisors.
- Demonstrates support of the mission and vision of COFMC.
- Accepts and participates in cross training.
- Takes initiative to identify skill development needs.