- Test Performance
- Test Result Reporting
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- Performs daily, weekly, monthly or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs calibration of equipment as required.
- Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents and patient specimens when problems occur. Notifies the Supervisor if unable to solve the problem.
- Consistently adheres to established Laboratory and Hospital policies for Universal Precautions, Chemical Hygiene and Safety procedures. When handling blood and/or body fluids, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be utilized in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Chemical Hygiene and Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals.
- Consistently communicates with Microbiology team to ensure that daily work is completed.
- Demonstrates competence in assigned work areas according to section schedule and skill mix.
- Maintains work area - cleans bench, restocks supplies, notifies Supervisor of low stock.
- Actively participates with orientation and training of new employees and students in laboratory procedures and policies.
- Technology - Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices.
- Safety Awareness - Fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
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Laboratory Technologist/Technician MLT/MT - Weymouth, United States - South Shore Health
Description
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.Requisition Number:
R-15344
Facility:
LOC Columbian Street85 Columbian Street
Weymouth, MA 02190
Department Name:
SSH Lab Off-Shift and Serology
Status:
Full time
Budgeted Hours:
40
Shift:
Evening (United States of America)
Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to Laboratory protocol and procedures.
b. Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing.
c. Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens.
d. Organizes workload for maximum efficiency in order to complete tests being performed.
e. Accurately performs tests as ordered on specimens received.
f. Verifies accuracy of results as those belonging to the corresponding specimen before reporting results.
g. Collects data as required by supervisor on unacceptable specimens and specimens without orders or with ambiguous orders.
h. Notifies Microbiology supervisor or designee of any preanalytical, analytical, or post analytical variances.
i. Handles specimens according to appropriate storage temperature requirements and as per laboratory procedures.
b. Reports results within time limits established for test procedures.
c. Documents proper notification process required in the reporting of all critical values that the employee results
d.
In the event of an occurrence resulting in incorrect results reported on a patient, employee consistently follows the established policy on Correcting Results including the notification and documentation of corrective actions taken.
e.Notifies the Infectious Disease provider or primary care provider regarding Microbiology alerts in a prompt fashion and documents communcation in the LIS system.
f.Notifies the Infection Control Nurse or designee regarding Microbiology alerts in a prompt fashion and documents communication in the LIS system.
g.Notifies the Massachusetts State Laboratory Institute regarding reportable diseases in a prompt fashion and documents communication in the LIS system.
b. Accurately analyzes and evaluates QC results obtained before accepting and reporting patient test results.
c. Record results obtained for quality control testing as defined in test procedure.
d. Appropriately notifies Supervisor of discrepant QC results.
b. Documents performance of maintenance procedures for the instrument/equipment.
c. Performs calibration of equipment according to scheduled intervals or receipt of reagents.
d. Documents calibration of equipment.
b. Follows established guidelines for resolving patient specimen problems.
c. Documents steps taken during the troubleshooting process.
d. Immediately notifies Supervisor when unable to solve problems.
b. Follows safety policies for dress.
c. Follows safety policies when using chemicals.
d. Reports any safety hazards to the appropriate Supervisor.
e. Uses protective barrier equipment as required.
f. Disinfects and cleans work benches/areas according to established protocol during and at the end of assigned shift.
g. Properly disposes of contaminated and hazardous waste materials.
h. Knows where to find material safety data sheets (MSDS) for items used to perform job.
i. Knows the location and procedures to follow in the containment of blood, body fluid and chemical spills.
j. Wears gloves when working at the bench in the Microbiology area.
b. Assists with specimen processing during lunch time breaks to ensure continuous flow of work.
c. Assists Microbiology Supervisor with special projects when main bench duties are completed.
b.
Completes assigned CAP surveys with the expectations of department supervisor that results are determined to score in the acceptable performance category, in all skilled areas.
c. Completes department generated competencies as required with acceptable results in all skilled areas.d. Actively participates in continuing education programs sponsored by Professional Organizations in one or more of the skilled areas.
e.
Rotates through all work stations in the Microbiology including, but not limited to:
Bench A-L, Bench M-Z, Blood cultures,PCR and EIA testing, Specimen Processing.
b. Assures that supplies are sufficient for ongoing testing. Notifies Supervisor when supplies are below established levels.
c. Regularly performs inventory of supplies and notifies appropriate Supervisor of departments need
b. Engages new employees/students in daily routines within the department.
c. Maintains visibility in orienting new employees/students.
d. Acts as a resource for new employees/student, acclimating them to the organization.
e. During orientation period, communicates to Supervisor progress of new employees and identifies key areas that may be problem prone.
Acknowledgement, adherence and demonstration of a safe environment as stated in the Laboratory Policies for Chemical Hygiene, Infectious Disease Control and Safety.
The employee is knowledgeable of who the responsible Safety Officers are both in the Laboratory and Hospital.b.
Assists in providing quality patient care through the evaluation of proper patient specimen labeling in accordance with the Laboratory Specimen Labeling criteria prior to performance of laboratory testing.
c. Verifies accuracy of results as those belonging to the corresponding specimen before reporting results.d.
Will ensure that all revised reports for previously reported incorrect (erroneous) results are identified as revised, corrected or amended according to established procedure and will appropriately notifies the patient care giver.
Minimum Education - PreferredAssociate's Degree in a relevant science preferred.
Minimum Work Experience
Four (4) months' clinical laboratory internship preferred.
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) "OR" Eligible for Medical Laboratory Technician Certification
Evening Shift 3-11:30pm with every fourth weekend rotation
Responsibilities if Required:
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
Eligible for Medical Laboratory Technician Certification (AMT) - American Medical Technologist (AMT), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
