POSITION SUMMARY:
Functions as part of the KCHC multidisciplinary healthcare team in providing care to patients. Performs direct patient care activities within the scope of practice of a medical laboratory technician.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Acts as a member of the KCHC Healthcare Team in the provision of health services to individuals, families, and/or their communities. Works collaboratively with patients and their caregivers—to the extent preferred by each patient—as well as with other members of the KCHC Healthcare Team to accomplish shared goals within and across settings to achieve coordinated, high-quality care.
1. Performs laboratory tests that are ordered by KCHC medical providers and require a degree of skill commensurate with the incumbent’s education, training, experience and technical abilities.
2. Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
3. Conducts laboratory diagnostic tests accurately. Reports results to the medical record via “Epic” in a timely manner. Extreme values (critical values) are reported directly to the KCHC providers or KCHC clinical staff as appropriate.
4. Completes and documents quality control procedures. Communicates with and consults as necessary with the Clinical Director to remedy an issue if a lab procedure shows inaccuracy.
5. Completes daily equipment checks. Performs preventative maintenance procedures to ensure equipment accuracy and reliability. Communicates with and consults, as necessary, with the Clinical Director if corrective action is necessary. Documents all maintenance procedures performed.
6. Handles all biological materials safely by following standard precautions. Obtains specimens in a safe manner, taking all precautions deemed necessary by KCHC Clinical Policies and Procedures, KCHC Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and the various regulatory agencies.
7. Assures that accurate patient charges are generated for laboratory services. Communicates with and consults, as necessary, with the clinical Director if inaccuracies are noted.
8. Must demonstrate ongoing competency to perform clinical lab procedures within the KCHC Laboratory which includes phlebotomy, CLIA-waived testing and all procedures involved with the procurement and completion of reference laboratory studies.
9. Keeps the clinical Director informed of departmental needs and concerns as they arise.
10. Provides direct patient care services as determined by the Clinical Director on an as needed basis as a member of the KCHC Clinical Staff team.
11. Performs other related duties, as assigned, that support the overall mission and vision of Kodiak Community Health Center.
ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma/GED required. Formal education in a medical laboratory technician program is preferred. Current CPR certification is required and must be maintained thereafter.
Experience: Phlebotomy experience required. Previous medical laboratory experience is preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Alaska Medical Laboratory Technician licensure is preferred.
Other Qualifications:
Communication:
Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff personnel.
Collaboration:
Team-oriented and able to work collaboratively with staff.
Strong problem-solving and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, medical office environment with frequent interruptions, public contact, and occasional crisis situations.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive medical information and foster an ethical work environment.
Ability and willingness to carry out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Cultural Competence:
Demonstrates complete understanding and responds effectively with sensitivity to special populations served by KCHC. Special populations include, but are not limited to, those defined by race, ethnicity, language, age, sex, sexual orientation, economic standing, disability status, migrant, homelessness, seasonal workers, and the uninsured.
Attendance: Regular attendance and punctuality is expected and required.
English Language: Must be able to read, write, and speak English.