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Form of workAbout Our CompanyWe're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.Job Description* Essential Functions (greater than or equal to 10% of time):* Designs, implements, evaluates and revises annual competency training for all staff working in the Laboratory* Assists the Laboratory Manager with the planning, development and implementation of new testing in the Laboratory* Serves as instructor for all new and/or revised testing performed in the Laboratory.* Ensures that staff maintains valid, current competencies as required by regulatory agencies.* Develops policies and procedures for the Laboratory with the assistance of the Laboratory Manager.* Oversees the daily testing of all assays performed in the Laboratory. Adjusts testing schedule to best fit Provider needs.* Oversees the maintenance of all equipment in the Laboratory.* Oversees the supplies of all reagents and consumables required for testing of specimens in the Laboratory.General Functions:* Processes/evaluates patient specimens in accordance to SOP, including reference lab specimens.
Resolves issues with specimens that are time/temperature sensitive.* Performs daily temperature and humidity checks for room, refrigerators, freezers, incubators, and/or water baths.* Performs routine instrument maintenance following manufacturer's specifications (including startup and shut down) and documents appropriately.* Corrects basic instrument malfunctions and documents them. Communicates instrumentation status to appropriate staff members and notifies vendor to schedule service calls.* Performs instrument calibrations following manufacturer's specifications.* Utilizes standard quality control practices in decision making to ensure reliable testing and proper regulatory compliance.* Performs proficiency testing in a manner and time frame that is consistent with good laboratory practice. Receives >=80% on all graded proficiencies.* Performs and approves specimen testing using sound judgment and evaluation.
Releases results in accordance with departmental policy.* Monitors inventory levels, prepares order, and has manager sign off on order. Anticipate shortages and prepares for absence during vacation or days off.* Demonstrates competence by utilizing LIS for all applicable functions to perform job duties, including downtime procedures.* Demonstrates good judgment with problem solving skills. Takes appropriate action to resolve issues regarding problem specimens/orders.Physical Job Requirements:* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.* The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:* Fast-paced environment especially in dealing with urgent care situations.* Direct patient and client contact while delivering services and treatment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposure to blood or other human bodily fluids.
Some weekend and evening hours may be required during peak times.* Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.Education and/or Experience:* Associates degree required.* Successful completion of Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) course of study.* Two year experience of general laboratory testing, ASCP Preferred* Experience with Laboratory Information Systems* Knowledge of medical terminology, and ab testing requirements.* Skill in phlebotomy techniques with adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics.* Computer/data entry skills.* Ability to work at a fast pace, communicate in a clear and effective manner, and read/follow procedures accurately.* Certification from American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) certification.Travel:* Possible travel between lab locations. No long distance travel.Reasonable Accommodations:* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and physical demands satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Success Factors:* Deliver quality healthcare through teamwork, dependability, innovation, integrity, and compassion.About Our CommitmentTotal Rewards at VillageMDOur team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection.
VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD's benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.Equal Opportunity EmployerOur Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.Safety DisclaimerOur Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications.
Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking.
Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.
