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Medical Lab Technician
This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities that may be given to any employee. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this position may be added to or changed when deemed appropriate and necessary by the person who is managerially responsible for this position.
Summary:
Performs various clinical laboratory tests and procedures to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, following established standards, practices and. Interprets and reports test results in an accurate and timely manner.
Education Requirement:
Graduate of an accredited Medical Lab Technician program. Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonate, infant, toddler, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates.
Experience Requirement:
Experience in patient care as obtained through completion of an approved Medical Lab Technician (MLT) program.
Licensure/Certification Requirement:
Medical Lab Technician licensure to work in state of MS/TN or must obtain a license as a Medical Lab Technician within six (6) months of date of hire.
Key Job Responsibilities:
1. Performs clinical lab tests and procedures in specimen’s procurement, examination and analysis in an accurate and timely manner by following established standards, practices and procedures and with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices and patient safety practices.
2. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve patient data and lab information system to enter and retrieve lab results.
3. Interacts and works collaboratively in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with MEDCARE standards and promoting patient/ customer satisfaction. Maintain proper communication with nursing units regarding stats, abnormal results and prolonged instrument malfunction causing delay in test results.
4. Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes.
5. Complies with State and regulatory requirements by following established procedures in order to maintain a clean, orderly and safe laboratory environment and to meet accreditation standards. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement, and safety, environment and infection control standards to ensure validity of results.
6. Maintains equipment, instruments and supplies. Performs equipment checks/maintenance; recognizes and troubleshoots malfunctions of technological equipment and initiates corrective action. Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor. Assists in the evaluation of new or modified techniques and methods.
7. Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
8. Provides support and clinical assistance to laboratory and other departments as needed. Participates in the orientation and supervision of new staff members and students when they provide patient care, treatment and services as part of their training
9. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Responds to problems/opportunities to improve work environment and participates in unit based performance improvement activities which includes committees, monitoring and follow-up.
10. Provides coverage for relief and absences. Demonstrates flexibility to work night, weekend and holiday to provide continuous laboratory coverage as required. Provides on-call and callback coverage as required.
11. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
Part Time | Full Time
$41k-52k (estimate)
03/29/2024
07/25/2024
precision-lifesciences.com
Salem, NH
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