Medical Lab Technician (TRH)

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.

VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.

SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team

About the role

Reports to the Lab Manager. Independently performs qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests in assigned section(s) following established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performing tests and calculations, documenting and reporting results following prescribed instructions and predetermined criteria.
• Notifying physicians of critical lab values immediately.
• Adhering to established quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) policies and procedures (including documenting QA/QI activities, implementing corrective action, and performing proficiency testing).
• Recognizing abnormal or unusual pre-analytical and post-analytical problems, using established corrective action procedures and judgment to take appropriate follow-up actions, documenting all corrective actions and notifying Manager as appropriate.
• Independently operating, calibrating and conducting performance checks and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment following written criteria.
• Maintaining procedures, records and logs following established procedures as directed.
• Preparing specimens and supplies for transport or shipping following applicable shipping regulations.
• Maintaining cleanliness of laboratory, cleaning spills with special attention to body fluid precautions and contaminated waste disposal per OSHA guidelines.
• Identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correcting problem or immediately notifying Manager.
• Providing technical information about laboratory tests and results to physicians and other authorized individuals.
• Receiving and collecting specimens for laboratory testing including drawing blood, collecting urine and handling of other bodily materials and fluids from patients as needed.
• Providing instruction to new associates and students in the performance of routine procedures following established criteria as directed.
• Accessioning and processing specimens for laboratory testing as needed.
• Performing responsibilities of testing personnel for high and moderate complexity testing as defined under CFR.493.1495 and CFR.493.1425 respectively.

Qualifications

The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or in a chemical, physical or biological science and completion of an AMT. NAACLS, ASCP, or ABHES-accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program. Certification as a technician by an appropriate accrediting agency i.e., ASCP,AMT, HEW/HHS or equivalent is required within one year of graduation or hire. One year related medical laboratory experience preferred. Candidate must qualify as testing personnel for high and moderate complexity testing as defined under CFR.493.1489 and CFR.493.1423 respectively and qualify as a CLIA General Supervisor for high complexity testing as defined under CFR 493.1461 when assigned those duties.