Medical Laboratory Technician - Flagstaff, United States - Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation

Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
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Flagstaff, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Overview:
Under general supervision, performs waived, moderate and high complexity analyses as specified under CMS Standards and Certification: Laboratory Requirements (42 CFR 493)


Responsibilities:


Quality Control

  • Performs waived, moderate and high complexity testing using manual and automated processes following policies/procedures.
  • Prepares reagents, quality control materials and other testing materials.
  • Performs required equipment maintenance.
  • Assists in data evaluation, and correlation of new instruments/procedures.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of open and expiration dates and storage of specimens, QC and reagents.

Computer/Documentation

  • Demonstrates the understanding of the concept "need to know" for HIPAA for the purpose of relaying information to patients.
  • Enters comments, uses RBV for result reporting.
  • Calls all critical values to appropriate personnel, using patient full name, second identifier, test name, results and identity of person receiving results.
  • Assesses patient results using inquiry and able to print patient reports.
  • Recognizes computer problems and reports to IT/ or troubleshoots within capabilities.
  • Demonstrates/understands documentation process during downtimes.
  • Demonstrates the ability to print and review shift pending reports, notes critical patients or those having testing issues.

Data Integrity

  • Reviews and records quality control and steps in troubleshooting for acceptability.
  • Complies with all protocols, SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines.
  • Identifies, resolves problems and takes corrective action in the evaluation of testing procedures, patient results and specimen integrity.
  • Performs correct identification of all specimens by matching name, and Medical Record Number.
  • Reviews and records patient results for acceptability before verification.

People Management

  • Assists Manager/Director in writing/reviewing laboratory policies and procedures.
  • Assists in training new personnel.
  • Assists with preparing/maintaining facility accreditation readiness for CAP/DNV visits.

Compliance/Safety

  • Responsible for reporting any safetyrelated incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safetyrelated training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
  • Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
  • If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are uptodate and valid prior to expiration dates.
  • Completes all company mandatory modules and required jobspecific training in the specified time frame.

Qualifications:

Education
Medical Lab Technician

Associate Degree

  • In Clinical laboratory science, microbiology, chemistry or biological science
  • Required
Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist 1, 2

Bachelor's in Clinical laboratory Science, Microbiology, chemistry or biological science

  • Required
OR

MLT must be eligible to sit for and pass MT/MLS ASCP, AMT or equivalent boards within 6 months

  • Required

Certification & Licensures
Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 1

Medical Technologist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist certification from ASCP, AMT, HEW, or equivalent certification

  • Required
New Graduates

  • 6 months to pass boards for certification
Medical Lab Scientist 2 / Medical Technologist 2

Medical Technologist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist certification from ASCP, AMT, HEW, or equivalent certification

  • Required
Medical Laboratory Technician 1

MLT certification from ASCP, or equivalent certification

  • Required
New Graduates

  • 6 months to pass boards for certification
Medical Laboratory Technician 2

MLT certification from ASCP, or equivalent certification

  • Required
Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.


Experience
Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 1

1 year

  • Preferred
New Graduates

  • 6 months to pass boards for certification
Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 2

3 years in an acute care facility

  • Preferred
Medical Laboratory Technician 1

1 year

  • Preferred
New Graduates

  • 6 months to pass boards for certification
Medical Laboratory Technician 2

1 year

  • Preferred
New Graduates

  • 6 months to pass boards for certification
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