Job Description
12 hour shifts, 6p-630a, every other weekend and holiday rotation
80 hours per pay period (2 weeks) *Fostoria, OH
10 hour shifts during the week (8p-630a) 12 hour shifts on weekend 6pm-6:30am. Every other weekend, holiday rotation required.
Performs routine and complex analytical procedures, recognizes deviations and provides interpretation following established standards and practices, under minimal supervision.
Performs, records, and maintains accurate quality control records. Recognizes out of control results and takes appropriate actions.
Answers inquiries regarding results and factors affecting results. Interacts with health care team, maintaining patient confidentiality. Acts as a liaison and fosters effective communication between laboratory and health care team.
Performs routine inquiry and data input on the laboratory computer system.
Instructs new employees and students as required. Presents educational information to employees as requested.
Processes biological specimens for analysis following established procedures. Evaluates and solves problems related to specimen collection and processing
Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies by attending mandatory in-services and continuing laboratory education and participating in continuous quality improvement. Maintains and upgrades personal development.
Drafts and review procedures. Participate in new method evaluation as requested
Acts as a team leader as assigned, by establishing and completing objectives. May direct the scheduling and completion of all activities. May instruct, assign work and provide guidance to co-workers in the absence of supervisory personnel.
Performs other duties as directed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
MT Education/Certification Requirements
MLT Education/Certification Requirements
MLT and MT Overall Requirements
Must be able to understand directions and be able to communicate and respond to inquiries; requires effective interpersonal skills.
Must be able to tolerate exposure to disease bearing specimens, odorous chemicals, carcinogens, mutagens, low-level radiation, electrical hazards and flammable liquids.
Must be able to differentiate colors.
Must be able to occasionally move, lift and/or carry lightweight materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds up to 5% of the time.
Must be able to input and retrieve information from computer.