Medical Lab Technician

Description

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION

Perform routine tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease and performs related duties following established standards and practices.

INTERACTION

Primarily Interacts with: physicians, employees, clinical and non-clinical departments, patients, visitors, vendors and volunteers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain established hospital policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
• Perform all required procedures related to counting and identification of blood cells, coagulation studies, specialized hematology procedures, chemical analysis of specimens, serologic and transfusion medicine procedures and microscopic evaluation of specimens, if required
• Perform venipunctures on patients observing strict principles of asepsis and anti- sepsis to prevent infection of patient and contamination of specimens.
• Receive specimens sent to the laboratory and centrifuges blood specimens to separate cells from serum or plasma.
• Consult with Pathologist regarding difficult analysis or abnormal findings.
• After testing, discard samples per hospital policy or stores per laboratory policy for future reference.
• Prepare reagents, solutions and stains according to standard formulas and procedures or manufacturer’s recommendations
• Perform gram stains, wet mounts and sets up bacterial cultures. Incubates cultures.
• Perform quality control per laboratory policy, maintains required records, reports and statistics as directed
• Oversee Blood Bank and Hematology Departments and helps with Quality Control Monitoring.
• Maintain inventory by requesting needed supplies, issues and receives supplies per laboratory policy.
• Maintain good relations with patients, medical staff and other departments as well as clients that use our services.
• Adjust schedule to maintain staff coverage
• Participate in educational programs and in-service meetings
• Provide exemplary customer service.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA.
• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives and maintain good employee relations, inter-departmental objectives and infection control policies.
• Cordially demonstrate timeliness and professionalism in appearance, communications, and actions during all interactions and with all individuals and entities.
• Solve practical problems, dealing with a variety of issues, and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Requirements

ABILITY TO USE EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, MACHINES: Computer, telephone, facsimile machine, copier, scanner, printer, calculator, other standard office equipment and laboratory equipment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent with ten years medical laboratory experience; Associate Degree in related science files preferred
• Professional registration preferred

Experience:

• Experience in a high complexity lab preferred

Personal Job-Related Skills / Abilities:

• Must be committed to quality and patient safety at all times.
• Excellent command / highly proficient in spoken and written English.
• Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, information security, electronic medical documentation, and email.
• Must be effective at adjusting to change, prioritizing duties, handling stress and effectively communicating face-to-face and/or over the telephone.
• Must be able to work independently, and flexibly, and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must be able to manage several interruptions throughout the shift.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must have strong time management skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure while interacting in a helpful, courteous manner with a high degree of patient contact.
• Sufficient hearing, vision and dexterity to perform duties safely.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Physical:

Activity Up to %

• Walking: 65
• Squatting: 10
• Standing: 65
• Pulling: 10
• Kneeling: 10
• Reaching: 10
• Sitting: 20
• Lifting up to 50 lbs: 10
• Pushing: 10
• Wrist/Finger Movements: 90
• Bending: 10
• Climbing: 10

Mental:

• Stress Level Low to Moderate

Individual position core competencies:

• Quality
• Service Excellence
• Compassion
• Professionalism
• Fiscal Responsibility

Required education within first 60 days (if employee is from outside organization).

• GrahamRMC Orientation
• Department Orientation

Continuing/Annual Education and Training:

• As needed to maintain certification/ licensure of position
• Falling Star Program
• Safety Storm Program

Supervision

Employees Supervised: __No__

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Each category is grouped under a percentage rating based on the frequency the condition is expected to occur.

Frequency of Condition 1-33% 34-66% 67%+

1-33%

• Extreme Heat
• Extreme Cold
• Extreme Swings in Temperature
• Extreme Noise
• Working Outdoors
• Working Indoors
• Mechanical Hazards
• Electrical Hazards
• Explosive Hazards
• Fume/Odor Hazards
• Dust/Mite Hazards
• Chemical Hazards
• Toxic Waste Hazards
• Radiation Hazards
• Wet Hazards
• Heights

67%+

• Working Indoors
• Other Conditions: Bloodborne Pathogen and Infectious Disease Bearing Specimen Exposure

OSHA Classification:

Identify with a check the OSHA Job Category that describes this job. The intent is to enhance worker protection by identifying any risk in the performance of routine and reasonably anticipated job-related functions.

__X__ Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

All procedures or other job-related tasks involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues or a potential for spills or splashes of them are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures, such as gloves, masks, goggles, and gown are required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

_____ Category II: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.

The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate protective measure, such as gloves, masks, goggles, and gown are readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.

______ Category III: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.

The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Persons who perform these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first-aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way. Tasks that involve handling implements or utensils, use of public or shared bathroom facilities or telephone and personal contacts such as handshaking are Category III tasks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The employee will demonstrate continuous commitment to the maintenance of a clean and safe work environment that is compliant with applicable regulatory agency requirements.

The employee will ensure the effective and safe use of all equipment used in his/her activities, if applicable.

The competence of the employee in performing his/her job duties is evaluated during orientation to his/her position and will be demonstrated, maintained, and improved on an ongoing basis. The employee will adhere to the assigned schedule and report to work on-time.

The employee shall abide by the requirements set forth in the Code of Conduct and report suspected violations of the Code of Conduct.

The employee will recognize, appreciate and incorporate an employee’s, patient's and patient’s family's unique differences, such as culture, spiritual beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, socioeconomic status, age, and values, into an individualized plan of care or plan of action.

The statements contained in this position description reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the company or employee may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.