Lab Technician/Technologist - Incentive Pay Available

JOB TITLE:     LABORATORY TECHNICIAN                             DEPARTMENT:  LABORATORY

                        LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

Responsible to:           LABORATORY SUPERVISOR

Responsible for:          Does not supervise other employees

Interrelationships:       Works cooperatively with department staff, all hospital departments, medical staff, and patients

JOB SUMMARY:

Conducts routine tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, and performs related duties, following established pre-analytical, analytical, and post- analytical standards and practices.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:             Preferred, but not required

EDUCATION:              Associate/Bachelor degree

CERTIFICATION:       Medical Laboratory Technician

                                    Medical Technologist

                                    ASCP or AMT registry

Essential functions:   Frequent prolonged standing/sitting/walking

                                    Motor coordination and manual dexterity

                                    Repetitive movements

                                    Stooping/reaching/kneeling/pushing/pulling/lifting

                                    Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.)

                                    Ability to carry out procedures as outlined

                                    Eye-hand coordination

                                    Normal eyesight, with or without corrective lenses

                                    Normal speech and hearing

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary)

Typical working           inside environmental conditions

Conditions                   Exposed to infection from disease-bearing specimens

                                    Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens

                                    Handles emergency or crisis situations

                                    Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases

                                    Regularly subject to irregular hours

                                    Respiratory hazards

Patient age groups served:

 Neonates, children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric

JOB DUTIES:   

1. Obtains and processes specimens for quality patient testing.
2. Performs laboratory testing as outlined in the policy and procedure manuals.
3. Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
4. Follows the Universal Precautions Policies
5. Maintains required records, reports, and statistical information as directed.
6. Processes specimens for reference laboratory and pathology services.
7. Orders supplies as necessary to maintain adequate inventory.
8. Assists other personnel as required or requested for specimen collection and processing.
9. Follows manufacturer guidelines for all laboratory equipment.
10. Performs, troubleshoots, and monitors quality control daily
11. Reviews reference laboratory reports, and follows up as needed.
12. Consults with other medical personnel as required.
13. Participates on various committees as requested.
14. As electronic systems evolve, learn to use the hardware and software associated with them and how they are integrated within our laboratory system.                              
15. Experience and competent in blood bank tube methodology.
16. Phlebotomy skills for all age ranges
17. Good communication skills