Medical Laboratory Technician - Chelan, United States - HexaQuEST Global - Healthcare

Description

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The medical laboratory technician is responsible for all three phases of patient testing (preanalytical, analytical and post-analytical), quality assurance, and safety.

The position ensures high quality, accurate and timely testing, and reporting of laboratory results.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs phlebotomy, special collections, specimen handling and processing, specimen testing, analysis of test results, reporting results and maintains associated documents and records.
• Works to report results in a timely manner.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with patients, providers, nurses, lab team members, and all other hospital employees.
• Maintains a high level of cleanliness and practices good housekeeping.
• Adheres to quality assurance practices.

a.
Performs and documents quality control testing, reviews/analyzes the results, and develops solutions to problems.
b.
Performs and documents calibrations and verifications.

• Adheres to laboratory instrument requirements.

a.
Performs and documents routine/preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, and repairs.

• Adheres to patient and employee safety standards.
• Exercises judgement and critical thinking in all phases of lab testing, quality and safety.
• Maintains HIPPA compliance.
• Maintains and documents proficiency in all areas of laboratory testing.

a.
Performs proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.

• Disposes of all reagents, chemicals, specimens, glassware, or other refuse in a manner that is in accordance with generally accepted laboratory practice and government regulations.
• Works collaboratively with lab team members, nurses, providers, patients, and all other hospital employees.
• May be assigned special projects and additional duties.
• Upholds Hospital Standards and Core values including behavioral expectations.
• Schedule may vary as needed. Participates in On Call and Back up Call as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP/AMT), Clinical Laboratory Technician (NCA), or

equivalent.


Position Urgency:
Normal


Shifts:
Fullt Time


State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active


Minimum Years of Experience:
Less than 1 year


Specialty Type:
Medical Laboratory


Sub Specialty:
Medical Laboratory Technician


Bilingual:
No


Holiday Coverage Required:
No