Responsible for the accurate and timely performance of routine quantitative and/or qualitative laboratory analyses.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for collecting, labeling, processing, and distributing specimens as required, including pre-analytical considerations of the specimen and the analyte. • Utilize written procedures and documentation for the testing of human specimens for specific analytes by manual and instrument-supported methods with appropriate documentation and entry of the test results into the laboratory information systems. • Perform the necessary calculations, recording, and reporting of test results for inclusion in department, administrative and/or patient records, including appropriate, effective use of the laboratory information system. • Evaluate and ensure that all established quality control and quality assurance criteria are met in performance of laboratory tests, and perform corrective action as necessary or notify appropriate individuals for corrective action before results are issued. • Recognize, evaluate and resolve routine factors that affect procedures and results, including pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical as well as method, instrumentation, and reagent issues with resolution and/or notification of responsible individuals prior to reporting test results with appropriate documentation. • Evaluate results and resolve existing pre-analytical, analytical or post-analytical problems with appropriate documentation, including comparison of related results. • Perform and document routine instrument and equipment maintenance and reagent preparation. Identify and resolve basic instrument and reagent problems with appropriate documentation. Recognize and prevent malfunctions of instruments and equipment with appropriate documentation. • Effectively utilize the laboratory information system and other computer resources for evaluation and documentation of quality control, quality assurance and test results. • Actively participate in staff development and continuing education programs, including demonstrations, bench training, and formal and informal education programs. • Effectively participate in special projects, quality improvement tasks and projects, workgroups and committees, and CAP/FDA inspection preparation. • Effectively participate in instrument, method, test, procedure, and reagent implementation. • Maintain a clean and safe work area, adequate inventory and supply levels, and observe all biosafety and chemical hygiene protocols. • Follow all confidentiality-related regulations and guidelines, protocols and procedures for patient information. • Performs waived, moderate and high complexity testing according to CLIA. • Follows laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. • Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples. • Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance. • Follows laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established levels of performance. • Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor. • Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specification. • Has been evaluated against CLIA-88 requirements and is qualified to perform all duties and responsibilities for this position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• Associate's Degree (Required) Experience: None

Credentials

Work Schedule: Varies

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: Memorial Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lisa C. Skidmore lisa.skidmore@vandaliahealth.org