Laboratory Technologist - Clinical Microbiology/Immuno

Overview

40 hours/week, 7 am- 3:30 pm, holiday and weekend coverage

Job Description Summary

Performs accurate and timely processing, testing, and resulting. Provides preventive maintenance, quality control, and customer service. Works in NCH Clinical Lab testing areas, including: CMI, Core Lab, Transfusion Services, POCT, Molecular, Diagnostic Immunology, AP doing high complexity testing, Offsite Labs performing moderate complexity testing.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Performs routine and complex technical procedures and functions in the laboratory information system in an adequate and timely manner; may include phlebotomy, specimen collection, processing, reporting, and storage. Performs preventive maintenance, supply upkeep, and quality control with appropriate documentation, coordination, and communication.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and upholds applicable laws and regulations related to position. Maintains knowledge of techniques, procedures, and protocols lab-wide and within lab section. Reviews and acknowledges procedures as required.
• Delivers service excellence, One Team collaboration, and quality patient care through adjusting communication styles to adapt to various cultural differences, addressing concerns by researching problems and identifying resolutions, using basic troubleshooting skills, and efficiently handling interruptions and functions with changing environments or circumstances.
• Maintains a safe environment. Wears appropriate personal protective equipment as designated by lab area. Reports spills and hazardous situations immediately and acts appropriately. Follows established guidelines for disclosure of patient information.
• Assists in process development and improvement within the department including participating in quality assurance, continuing education programs, department meetings, and special projects.
• Demonstrates the initiative and ability to provide feedback that is useful and assists in individual improvement. Assist with training and competency of employees, students, fellows, rotators, etc.
  
  

Education Requirement

Education Requirement Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from accredited institution OR equivalent education and training as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii).

Certifications

American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, preferred.

Skills

• Organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and computer skills.
• Demonstrates discipline-specific technical skills.
• Maintain and foster interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and independently promoting a team environment.
  
  

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Chemicals/Medications, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Machinery, Repetitive hand/arm use, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"