PRN Medical Technologist

Standard Essential Functions

• Adheres to LifeCare policies, procedures, all safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.
• Regular attendance and timeliness are required.

Job-Specific Essential Functions

• Obtains and accurately enters physician orders for laboratory procedures into the Laboratory Information System or manual requisitions as required.
• Delivers laboratory reports to the nursing unit for physician/nurse review per the facility's process.
• Performs venipuncture and finger stick procedures within the appropriate timeframe (e.g., stat orders, etc.) and executes specimen collection according to policy and procedures to render a specimen with good integrity.
• Verifies patient identification prior to the procedure and accurately labels specimen post-procedure.
• Identifies problems/needs for performing specimen collection.
• Completes laboratory accession record, data collection, and filing, appropriately submitting charges and reports in a timely manner.
• Performs complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological analyses, based on the test menu of the facility.
• Affords assistance in the development and modification of procedures and the establishment and monitoring of programs to ensure the accuracy of tests.
• Orders supplies while participating in quality improvement and safety (e.g., safety checks).
• Ensures that the equipment is maintained, clean, and in working order. Reports equipment maintenance and/or repair timely.
• Plans/organizes work for assigned shifts to properly utilize time, resources, and supplies to ensure that patients receive appropriate quality care.