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Perks of working at Fisher-Titus:

• Hours of Work- Part time / PRN Dayshift Microbiology Technologist
• Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage 401K match paid time off tuition assistance and more!
• Shift Weekend & PRN differential

About Fisher-Titus:

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County areas 70000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab imaging and physical rehabilitation.

Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community

Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community

General Summary:

Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
  • a. Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing.
  • b. Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens.
  • c. Organizes workload for maximum efficiency in order to complete tests being performed.
  • d. Accurately performs test as requested on specimens received ensuring correct patient encounter is used and appropriate procedure is performed.
  • e. Verifies accuracy of results before reporting results.
  • f. Accurately performs testing on all Proficiency Testing specimens adhering to policies and procedures relating to Proficiency Testing.
• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
  • a. Reports results within time limits established for test procedures.
  • b. Reports results for stats abnormals critical values and other categories of special requests as defined by laboratory policy.
  • c. Documents special handling required for test results that meet outlying (established) criteria.
  • d. Makes conscientious effort to ensure turnaround times that meet Chest Pain and Stroke Accreditation standards.
• Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the Medical Technologist II or Director/Supervisor.
  • a. Performs appropriate quality control for the test procedure and at appropriate timeframes.
  • b. Accurately analyzes and evaluates QC results obtained before accepting and reporting patient test results.
  • c. Records results obtained for quality control testing as defined in test procedure (i.e. accurately in the LIS or on worksheets).
  • d. Appropriately notifies supervisor of discrepant QC results/trends.
• Performs daily weekly monthly or as needed maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs calibration of equipment as required.
  • a. Performs maintenance according to the schedule for the instrument/equipment.
  • b. Performs calibration of equipment according to scheduled intervals or receipt of reagents.
  • c. Documents calibration of equipment.
  • d. Maintains appropriate supplies for work being performed and will communicate the need for additional supplies/reagents/stock as appropriate.
  • e. Records daily temperatures (refrigerators freezers room temp etc.) and utilizes Emanate monitoring system properly documenting according to procedure.
• Troubleshoots instruments equipment reagents and patient specimens when problems occur. Follows chain of command if unable to solve the problem.
  • a. Follows established guidelines for troubleshooting procedures.
  • b. Follows established guidelines for resolving patient specimen problems.
  • c. Documents steps taken durning the troubleshooting process.
• Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures. When handling blood and/or body fluids universal precaution procedures will be followed in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals.
  • a. Will wear lab coats gloves and protective devices as required when handling specimens.
  • b. Will follow safety policies when using chemicals.
  • c. Will report any safety hazards to the appropriate supervisor.
  • d. Will use protective barrier equipment as required.
  • e. Demonstrates knowledge of techniques procedures and correct use of protective barrier equipment.
  • f. Will properly dispose of contaminated and hazardous waste materials.
  • g. Performs proper hand hygiene before and after contact with patients following glove removal and prior to leaving the department.
  • h. Cell phones and electronic devices are stored in the employees locker and not out in the working/testing areas.
• Performs phlebotomy (venipunctures fingersticks heelsticks) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure.
  • a. Accurately performs venipuncture procedures when requested or workload demands require doing so.
  • b. Accurately performs heelstick or fingerstick procedures when requested or workloand demands require doing so.
  • c. Performs proper hand hygiene (i.e. soap and water or hand sanitizer) before and after patient contact.
  • d. Accurately identifies the inpatient and the outpatient according to written policy.
  • e. Uses handheld device to scan wristband print labels and scan labeled specimens in to the system at the patients bedside/chairside.
  • f. Orders are checked to the printed specimen labels to ensure all tests are ordered and correct.
  • g. Labels all specimen tubes following established procedure: LIS barcode label date and time of draw. and collector initials.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety department/service safety and specific job related hazards.
  • a. Completes Education Day required in-services required readings and other competency requirements in a timely manner.
  • b. Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed.
  • c. Maintains work area and equipment in the condition required by department standards.
  • d. Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients families visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional responsible and courteous environment.
  • a. Interacts with all of the above in a considerate helpful and courteous manner as observed by the supervisor and peers.
  • b. Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous friendly manner as measured by management observation and peer input.
  • c. Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations.
  • d. Maintains open communication using appropriate chain of command regarding issues.
  • e. Conducts all work activities with respect for the rights and wishes of patients visitors families and fellow employees.
  • f. Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times as observed by peers and management.
  • g. Presents neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position department and policy.
  • h. Continuously displays a can do attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program in place.
  • i. Using department-specific scripting/AIDET will answer any ringing telephone within three rings and greet all patients/customers/employees appropriately.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the departments/units ability to meet its goals and objectives.
  • a. Actively participates in ongoing quality assurance projects.
  • b. Leads and/or contributes to lean process improvement in the Laboratory.
  • c. Promotes The Fisher-Titus Way philosophy: Quality Perfection of Care Exceeding Expectations Delivering Value.
  • d. Actively participates in the daily Team Huddle and staff meetings.
  • e. Will do shift change by giving report review and sign pending logs with oncoming shift.
  • f. Assists with drop-offs send-outs Lab Misc and answering pneumatic tube in accessioning/processing areas
  • g. Utilizes automated system to communicate inter and intra departmentally as appropriate.
  • h. Utilizes communication boards within departments to communicate issues updates breaks etc.
  • i. Will access and respond to email messages in a timely manner.
  • j. Utilizes computers and internet access appropriately.
  • k. Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments as observed by the supervisor.
  • l. Follows policy regarding 15 minute break and 30 minute lunch/dinner time.
• Maintains work area
  • a. Performs daily cleaning of work area.
  • b. Ensures that supplies are sufficient for ongoing testing. Notifies supervisors when supplies are below established levels.
• Assists with orientation of laboratory procedures for students and/or new laboratory employees and properly completes training checklists to ensure new employee competence.