Job Title: Med Lab Tech II
Profession: Medical Laboratory Technician
Specialty: N/A
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 3rd shift
Hours per Shift: 8 hours
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting
License: ASCP or NCA registered
Certifications: A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent
Must-Have: Ability to operate laboratory instrumentation, perform patient phlebotomy, and make informed decisions under stress
Description:
Performs laboratory analyses and quality testing independently, following well-defined criteria.
Conducts duties under minimal supervision.
Must maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information.
Requires the ability to work well with patients, the public, and other health care professionals.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for testing procedures, quality control, and proficiency testing to ensure that test results meet the labs' definition of quality - accurate, timely, appropriate, and useful.
Verifies specimen integrity, sets priorities, evaluates and interprets data, and takes appropriate actions per policy.
Performs appropriate documentation and assists in the evaluation and implementation of new methods.
Assists with upkeep of policy and procedure manuals and CAP inspections.
Understands resources and works efficiently to prevent waste.
Responsible for the proper operation of instruments, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting to enable timely and accurate test results.
Operates lab instruments as assigned, performs instrument QC, documents results, and takes appropriate action.
Performs preventive maintenance and troubleshoots instrument problems.
Understands the theory of instrument operations and mechanical functions and seeks help when necessary.
Responsible for the proper use of information systems according to policy in ordering, receiving, canceling tests, and reviewing verification of results.
Responsible for reviewing pending lists and following up on pending tests.
Documents all actions appropriately in the system.
Maintains patient confidentiality per established policies.
Communicates information to appropriate personnel accurately, timely, clearly, and professionally.
Follows through on communications and responds as appropriate.
Answers laboratory phones and directs inquiries or gives appropriate information.
Maintains good rapport with peers, management, and hospital staff.
Is aware of and follows laboratory and hospital policies and procedures.
Informs supervisors of issues or problems involving laboratory or hospital safety.
Maintains a safe work environment and follows regulations pertaining to medical necessity and billing as applicable.
Completes all mandatory education and participates in continuing education programs.
Works to meet department performance improvement goals.
Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.
Work Demands/Environment:
Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and stooping.
May require lifting or moving items up to 50 lbs.
Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity and eye/hand coordination.
Corrected hearing and vision to normal range are required.
Exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue, and other conditions common to a laboratory environment.
Ability to read and comprehend in a fast-paced, high-traffic work environment that may be interruptive and stressful.
May be required to take call or work weekends and holidays based on department needs.