Lab Technician-MLT/MT

Position Purpose: The Medical Tech/Medical Laboratory Tech is responsible for providing service excellence through quality patient care specimen analysis and meeting all regulatory compliance. Essential Functions and Basic DutiesPosition Specific Performance Expectations:o Coordinate with Laboratory Manager in compliance and regulatory initiatives.o Positive and supportive team member to hospital and TMHMC staff.o Participates in interdepartmental process improvements and process evaluation.o Attend monthly staff meetings.o Acts as an internal consultant and educator to clinic & hospital staff in areas of expertise as needed.o Demonstrates a professional and caring attitude to patients and coworkers.o Strives to ensure continual compliance with Departmental and Hospital Policies and Procedures and State/Federal Regulations.o Employee participates in mandatory in-services.o Adheres to policies and procedures for infection control HIPPA safety and risk management.o Maintain par level supplies and restock as needed.o Write/amend/review updates policies and procedures to reflect practice and regulatory requirements.o Adheres to all safety protocols.o Proficient LIS operation maintenance and troubleshooting.o Troubleshooting of results and correlate with diagnosis.o Coordinates and participates on proficiency testing.o Critical values: identify repeat report to proper person and document.o Proficient operation of all analyzers and laboratory equipment.o Perform routine UA procedures and backup tests.o Proficiently and accurately perform micro procedures.o Perform routine/special hematology procedures.o Perform routine/special blood bank procedures.o Perform routine/special chemistry procedure.o Perform routine/special serology and coagulation procedures.o Proficient LIS operation.o Troubleshooting of results and correlate with diagnosis.o Maintain professional physician interaction.o Critical values: identify repeat report to proper person and document.o Performs other duties as assigned. Organization Wide Performance Expectations:o Demonstrates commitment to performing according to the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.o Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. o Upholds regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental hospital state and federal regulations and policies.o Follows all policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients public and staff.o Completes annual education training in-service and licensure/certification requirements; attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes.o Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes.o Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients staff and vendors. o Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated; manages activity and time.o Actively participates in departmental and facility performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives. QualificationsMinimum Requirements: o Must be at least 16 years of age (21 for driving positions)o Must be able to legally work in the United Stateso Must be able to pass a background checko Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable) o Must complete employee health meetingEducation/Licensure/Certification:o Must have an Associate s degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent. Refer to CLIA guidelines for testing personnel for explanation of equivalency. Standard; Testing Personnel Qualifications 493.1489(b)(2)o Current BLS certification (or must be obtained within 90 days of start of employment)Experience: o Professional certification strongly preferred.o Generalist experience preferred.o Working knowledge of medical terminology.o Effective communication both written and verbal.o Excellent customer service skillso General knowledge of all Microsoft Office products Position Classification: Non Exempt Compensation Range: $ 28.11 to $42.17 Benefits: Medical Dental Life Retirement Paid Time Off

Shift: Full Time

Specialty Type: Medical Laboratory

Sub Specialties: Medical Laboratory Technician Medical Technologist

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