$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED w/ 3 YEAR COMMITMENT

JOB SUMMARY

A Medical Laboratory Technician performs laboratory tests to aid in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Assists in collection, processing, and analysis of test ordered by a physician. Delivers accurate test results to aid the doctor in his/her diagnosis.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Typing and computer skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Medical Terminology
• Good customer relation skills.
• Good communication/phone skills.
• Professional knowledge of concepts, principles, practices, methodology including routine, complex and infrequently requested analysis.
• Knowledge of quality control principles sufficient to maintain and advise on action relative to quality control concepts and correlation of laboratory results.
• Knowledge and understanding of instrument technology sufficient to monitor mechanical and technical operation and locate and correct malfunctions.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/SOFTWARE

• Automated and semi automated laboratory testing analyzers for departments such as      Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Blood Bank.
• Microscope
• Centrifuge
• Computer literacy required
• HIS/LIS
• Telephone/Fax/Copier/Scanner/Printer/Calculator

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine/complex tests in areas of the laboratory using highly technical instrumentation.
• Correlates unexpected lab test results with disease states or apply scientific principle theory of testing procedure for instruments, reagents, quality control to determine the rationale behind unexpected or inconceivable results.
• Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots and repairs instruments to ensure the smooth operation of the laboratory.
• Recognizes, identifies and resolves problems and issues that arise without direct supervision.
• Sets up and assists with the development of in-house protocols for new procedures from manufacturer’s instructions and established references.
• Actively participates in Laboratory Quality Assurance activities with emphasis on assuring compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies. Informs other staff of changes that occur.
• Evaluates new instruments and procedures and provides feedback on ways to improve service delivery.
• Maintains quality control programs and takes appropriate action to resolve unacceptable values.
• Maintains inventory control to assure adequate supplies and reagents needed for operation.
• Maintains and supports computer information systems by entering data, analyzing, verifying, and printing reports; accessing patient and testing information and providing assistance with this information to hospital staff.
• Writes standard operating procedures, prepares reports, and reviews testing results.
• Actively participates in laboratory and/or hospital committees and activities such as continuing education and customer service teams.
• Notifies provider of critical results within acceptable timeframes.
• Process specimens for reference laboratory.
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and age specific needs.
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for delegated tasks.
• Assists in orientation of new employees.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for skills, performance, and behavior in accordance with hospital, laboratory, and section policy and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to multitask and prioritize work to meet needs within established timeframe while experiencing frequent interruptions.
• Promotes customer service/satisfaction.
• Demonstrates a willingness to perform cross functional duties to insure optimal utilization of departmental resources.
• Attends and participates in departmental staff meetings.
• Attends mandatory hospital education annually.
• Addresses conflict in a manner that supports team development.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet department needs.
• Verbalizes a clear understanding of performance improvement measures and actively participates in improvement initiatives.
• Complies with all standards and safety precautions as mandated by accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to work confidentially with protected health information.

 ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to work unsupervised in multiple sections of the laboratory.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy on all age ranges.
• Registration process for HIS and patient billing.
• Participates in maintaining laboratory functions.
• Assists with control of cost through judicious use of human and material resources.
• Presents a professional image.
• Other duties as assigned.