Med Lab Tech MLT
Sullivan County Community Hospital
- Sullivan, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
SCCH Laboratory requires the following qualifications for Medical Laboratory Technician:· Has earned an associate degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or1. Has previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under CFR 493.1489, on or before 02/28/1992, and2. Currently possesses certification or passes a certified registry examination within 6 months from hire dateExperience/Skills· One to two years’ experience· Typing skills· Possesses basic knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures· Works collaboratively and professionally with co-workers, patients, outside agencies, and physicians· Performs waived, moderate, and high complexity testing and participates in proficiency testing programs· Performs other duties as defined under CLIA 493.1495 of CFR Title 42 of Federal RegisterRequired Licenses/Certifications· CPRWorking Conditions· Works in a clean, well-lit environment with good ventilationROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIESBehavioral Expectations· Consistently complies with established Behavioral ExpectationsResponsibilities/Technical Skills· Practices courtesy, tact, and diplomacy–essential elements of the job–when in contact with lab customers· Maintains a professional and friendly atmosphere for patients and co-workers· Answers telephone· Faxes· Files and organizes· Sends mail to mailroom daily· Checks equipment temperatures daily, making sure they are in range, and that corrective action is taken if a temperature is out of range· Receives and logs specimens coming into clinical laboratory· Reads and understands requisitions and physicians’ orders for laboratory requests· Has knowledge of the correct order of draw· Has knowledge of test requirements such as specimen collection container, specimen collection processing, and specimen storage and transportation· Assembles equipment, such as needles, appropriate containers, etc. according to specified procedures· Adequately performs venipuncture and heel sticks according to procedures· Consistently draws blood competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible· Properly labels all specimens collected· Is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting results· Performs only those high complexity tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training or experience, and technical abilities· Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results· Documents and reports patient results accurately and in a timely manner· Consults with appropriate lab personnel when test findings are abnormal· Completes duties in a timely and productive manner, responding to workload as necessary· Knows how to prioritize STATs, ASAP, time scheduled test, etc.· Conducts drug screen–Non DOT and DOT–collection and processing· Reports and documents critical value within established time frames· Stocks work area and supplies prior to leaving and throughout the day as needed· Disinfects work area and equipment according to laboratory procedure· Reports to the director when results are unacceptable· Participates in at least 80% of monthly departmental meetings· Other duties as assigned· Demonstrates competency in performing testing in the following areas:o Blood collection (venous and heel stick)o Drug Screen Collectiono Hematologyo Urinalysiso Coagulationo Blood Bankingo Immunology/Serologyo Chemistryo MicrobiologyQuality Control/Quality Assurance· Consistently performs, analyzes, and records quality control data· Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, ando Corrects the problems; oro Immediately notifies the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director· Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specification· Takes necessary and appropriate corrective action, and documents consistently· Reports NO patient results when quality control values are unacceptable· Participates in quality assurance monitoring programs· Performs necessary quality assurance documentation consistently· When performing high complexity testing adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed· Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality controls activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed· Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens· Follows the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.· Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specification· Other duties as assigned by DirectorBudget/Cost Containment/Miscellaneous· Conscious of cost containment and complies as feasible· Monitors inventory and orders supplies on a weekly basis· Conducts monthly review of supplies to check for expiration dates· Notifies the Manager when supplies are low and have not been received· Follows the SCCH attendance policy· Utilizes time clock in a professional manner· Clocks out for breaks if leaving the hospital grounds· Works overtime hours only when approved by managerCompetency/Education· Documents competency of job performance at 6 months and on an annual basis according to CLIA guidelines· Performs required education in HealthStream· Performs required mandatory education in MediaLabRotating Shifts
80 hrs/Bi-Weekly