Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Microbiology

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Summary

Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.  The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below.  In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Provides direction and guidance for questions and or problems referred by an MLT concerning specimen acceptability, unusual or discrepant results and instrument or method problems

• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures

• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures

• Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control.  Responsible for CAP, JCAHO and other regulatory agency standards.

• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate

• Follows established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety, fire safety, disasters, exposure, blood borne and airborne pathogen, hazardous materials, and chain of custody procedures. 

• Follows established hospital policies for maintaining a professional, responsible and courteous environment for patients, visitors and fellow employees

• Assists with orientation of laboratory procedures for students and/or new laboratory employees

• Performs phlebotomy (as required by position and location) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure

• When requested, performs duties required to cover in Technical Specialist’s absence

• Floats to other laboratory sites as workload requires and as scheduled

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training: 

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical or Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited institution with appropriate clinical training in the testing of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients required

• MLS(ASCP) required

Work Experience: 

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

• Appropriate clinical training in the testing of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients

• Possess skills for accepting responsibility, making decisions, and working as a team

• Ability to operate equipment at sitting or standing levels

• Flexibility and adaptability to work additional hours or shifts and under stress

• Effective communications skills to include listening, writing, talking, and reading

• Ability to communicate via telephone, LIS, email and verbally

• Knowledge of laboratory functions and specimen requirements

• After successful completion of the competency checklist, the employee may perform all highly complex, moderately complex and waived testing within the section without supervision and report patient results without supervisory or director review

Physical Requirements: 

• Light lifting up to 25 pounds, general motion including bending, squatting, reaching, carrying, pushing and pulling

• Manual dexterity

• Ability to speak plainly

• Near visual acuity, ability to discern colors

• May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

• Communicates clearly, effectively, and intelligently

• Handles multiple priorities

• Independent decision making and able to make decisions under pressure

• Manages stress, anger, fear, and hostility

• Works alone and with others effectively

• Works in close proximity to others or in a distracting environment

Required Licenses and Certifications

MLT(ASCP) - American Society For Clinical Pathology

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity