Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Performs routine and complex technical procedures and functions in the laboratory information system in an adequate and timely manner.
• May include phlebotomy, specimen collection, processing, reporting, and storage.
• Performs preventive maintenance, supply upkeep, and quality control with appropriate documentation, coordination, and communication.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and upholds applicable laws and regulations related to position.
• Maintains knowledge of techniques, procedures, and protocols lab-wide and within lab section.
• Reviews and acknowledges procedures as required.
• Delivers service excellence, One Team collaboration, and quality patient care through adjusting communication styles to adapt to various cultural differences, addressing concerns by researching problems and identifying resolutions, using basic troubleshooting skills, and efficiently handling interruptions and functions with changing environments or circumstances.
• Maintains a safe environment.
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment as designated by lab area. Reports spills and hazardous situations immediately and acts appropriately.
• Follows established guidelines for disclosure of patient information.
• Aids in process development and improvement within the department including participating in quality assurance, continuing education programs, department meetings, and special projects.
• Demonstrates the initiative and ability to provide feedback that is useful and assists in individual improvement.
• Aids in training and competency of employees, students, fellows, rotators, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, required.
• American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, preferred.
• Organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and computer skills.
• Maintain and foster interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and independently promoting a team environment.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
• FREQUENTLY: Chemicals/Medications, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Machinery, Repetitive hand/arm use, Walking
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing