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    Medical Laboratory Technician - Newport, United States - Lifespan Corporation

    Lifespan Corporation
    Lifespan Corporation Newport, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Summary:
    Performs basic clinical tests for the detection diagnosis of disease. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients. Refers unusual situations to Medical Technologist or Manager for clarification and/or guidance in handling.


    Responsibilities:

    KEY FUNCTIONS:
    Demonstrates understanding of Hospital's mission vision and values.

    Demonstrates understanding of job description performance expectations and competency assessment plan.


    Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to our Customer Service Standards.


    Complies with department and hospital policies and procedures:

    • Reviews policies and procedures
    • Reviews employee handbook
    Completes mandatory safety management education.


    • Hospital-wide
    • Department-specific
    • Job-specific
    Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.

    Informs appropriate health care provider of unusual test results on discovery.

    Notifies physician or other health care provider of unusual delays in testing capability.

    Operates mechanical and/or semi-automated equipment when required participates in QC procedures and equipment maintenance.

    Assists in maintaining laboratory readiness may include cleaning preparing work area and instruments and stocking supplies.

    Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment glassware instruments workbenches etc.


    SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

    Phlebotomy:
    Receives patient specimens and correlates information with the patient specimen and patient history file for proper patient identification.

    Verifies sample information and acceptability upon receipt. Performs routine clinical and microscopic test slides from tissue specimens as directed.

    Utilizes effective sterile technique when processing to avoid contamination.


    Performs blood collection on:

    • Neonates
    • Children
    • Adults
    Disposes of venipuncture materials in a manner that provides a safe environment for patients visitors and employees.

    Correctly labels all specimens.


    LIS Computer Skills:
    Demonstrates ability to enter/edit patient requisitions.

    Demonstrates ability to enter/edit patient test orders.

    Demonstrates capabilities to enter/edit patient test results on manual or non-interfaced procedures.

    Documents edited report changes appropriately.

    Operates current I.S. system.


    Hematology - performs the following:
    Blood counts. - operates analyzer appropriately.

    Cell morphology.

    Cell differntiation.

    Sedimentation rates.

    Reticulocyte counts.

    Clotting studies.

    Blood Bank/Immunology - performs the following:
    Assists in the preparation of fresh frozen plasma platelets cryoprecipitate and dispenses for transfusion.

    Blood group and Rh type.

    Antibody screen.

    Identifies antibodies if present.

    Determines Rh immune globulin eligibility - pre and post partum.

    Infant cord blood tests.

    Verifies blood type of blood units received from RIBC.

    Processes compatability testing between patient and donor. Selects appropriate donor units.

    Performs serologic testing for infectious diseases.

    Performs quality control procedures.


    Microbiology - performs the following:
    Gram stains/special stains - attain proficiency.

    Inoculates patient culture specimens on appropriate media.

    Identifies bacteria microscopically on slide.

    Perform rapid E.I.A antigen tests accurately.

    Operate automated blood culture instrument.

    Operates STAT PCR tests.


    Chemistry - performs the following:
    Coagulation studies - attain proficiency.

    Routine chemistry analysis of blood and body fluids on the current analyzers - attain proficiency.

    Quality control procedures as required within 2 SD.

    Demonstrates proficiency in minor instrument repair.

    Calibrates instruments as required to ensure proper operation of equipment.


    SAFETY:
    Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing i.e. gowns goggles/face-shield gloves and pipetting devices.

    Practices aseptic technique and infection control procedures.

    Stores flammables as appropriate.

    Adheres to reagent and chemical cautionary label instructions or refers to SDS sheets.

    Maintains a clean and safe environment through appropriate work area decontamination and specimen disposal.


    PROFICIENCY TESTING:
    Performs external proficiency testing when requested and obtains satisfactory results.

    Adheres to Proficiency Testing Policy #10 (Laboratory CLIA Manual).


    Other information:

    QUALIFICATIONS:


    Completion of Associates Degree in chemistry biology or related area or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards.

    National certification (or eligible) by ASCP or equivalent.

    The ability to operate equipment and instruments to perform all procedures and tests within one or more laboratory sections and to interpret them for accuracy.

    Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.

    Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.


    Location:
    Newport Hospital


    USA:

    RI:
    Newport


    Work Type:
    Part Time


    Shift:
    Shift 2


    Union:
    Non-Union


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