Moderate Complexity Tester - Women's Healthcare Owensboro

The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent in this position. Other specific job-related knowledge and skills may be required.

PURPOSE OF JOB: Ohio County Healthcare exists to help make a difference by caring, serving, and educating individuals relative to their specific health needs. Through these actions, the general health of Ohio County and surrounding areas will improve.

MISSION STATEMENT: Ohio County Healthcare exists to provide quality laboratory services to the patients/customers of Ohio County Healthcare and surrounding areas needing this service.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The usual working space is a well-ventilated area. Requires standing, walking, turning, bending, stooping, and lifting and storing heavy supplies. Fine and gross motor skills. The environment may be stressful at times, therefore the ability to work under stressful conditions is necessary.  May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens. May have occasional exposure to radiation during radiology procedures and to dangerous chemicals (cleaning, disinfecting agents, fixatives and preservatives).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Following the laboratory’s procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.

• Chemistry without assay ranges or critical values.
• Coagulation studies without assay ranges or critical values.
• Hematology without manual differential or critical values.
• Urinalysis without microscopic exams.
• Sed-rates, D-Dimers, BNP, triage urine tox screens, and all waived tests.

2. Performs proficiency testing samples in the same manner as patient specimens.

3. Adhering to the laboratory’s Quality Control policies and documenting all Quality Control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance, under the supervision of an MLT or MT.

4. Following the laboratory’s policies, including taking and documenting corrective actions, whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.

5. Being able to identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or test result reporting and correcting the problem or notifying the appropriate supervisor

6. Documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.

7. If required by route of qualification, perform moderate complexity testing only under the on-site direct supervision of an MLT or MT.

8.  May include oversite of the phlebotomy team 

A. and continues professional self-development and exhibits positive human relations.

• Accepts supervision. Seeks guidance/assistance as needed and accepts supervisory feedback non-defensively.
• Demonstrates a cooperative attitude in interactions with others.
• Tactful – maintains composure and is diplomatic in all situations.
• Treats all hospital associates, patients, and visitors with courtesy and respect. Exhibits caring attitude towards co-workers.
• Shows enthusiasm for the job and supports the hospital’s purpose, vision, values and objectives.
• Uses time effectively and sets appropriate priorities.
• Adheres to lines of authority and uses proper channels for communication.
• Frequently accesses email to stay up to date on information within the organization and provides a way of communication between staff members.
• Cooperates with staffing needs; assists in covering open shifts when needed.
• Maintains skills as evidenced by competency testing and ongoing performance as observed by supervisory staff.
• Has desire to learn new skills/information relating to job duties.
• Shows evidence of prompt and thorough response in handling correspondence, reports and special projects as assigned.

B. Maintains safe and therapeutic environment.

• Takes necessary safety precautions.
• Reports any faulty equipment, infection or safety hazards to appropriate personnel and understands completion of event report.
• Uses equipment and supplies in safe, efficient manner. Charge capture methods utilized according to established process.
• Knows and responds appropriately to all emergency codes. Reports to assigned area during emergency event and carries out assigned functions in timely manner.
• Knows and utilizes proper body mechanics.
• Accountable for ensuring patient/staff safety during the course of performing duties.
• Makes appropriate request for supplies or equipment needed.

C. Upholds standards of practice and code of ethics for all age groups.

• Adheres to code of ethics, standards of practice, legal compliance policies and other regulatory policies.
• Performs all assigned procedures according to established policies and procedures of OCH.
• Recognizes and supports patient rights. Maintains confidentiality in all hospital matters. Adheres to HIPAA policies.
• Adheres to bloodborne pathogens and infection control/prevention policies including the exposure control plan and employee health protocols.
• Follows and upholds hospital personnel policies.
• Committed to continuous performance improvement/quality improvement and actively participates and supports the organization’s improvement efforts.
• Actively participates in review and revision of policies and procedures as well as in development of new policies.
• Dress and grooming reflect pride in self and the hospital. Adheres to the departmental as well as hospital wide dress code.
• Courteous friendly and helpful to new employees, students and personnel from other areas. Explains work accurately, clearly and according to established policy and procedure.
• Maintains BLS, ACLS and PALS provider status as applicable to position.
• Maintains required hours for licensure.
• Attends staff meetings 80% per year.
• Attends mandatory education offerings including annual hospital education.
• Attends 50% of in-services per year.
• Dependable and reliable in attendance and punctuality.
  • Perfect attendance – exceeds standard.
  • Absent 1-5 occurrences – meets requirement.
  • Absent 6 or more occurrences – needs improvement, does not meet standard.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. EDUCATION: High School Diploma or Equivalent (May be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6-months)

2. EXPERIENCE: 1 year phlebotomy

PREFERRED certified phlebotomy.

3. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Organized, detailed oriented, keyboarding skills, self-motivated. Excellent

interpersonal and communication skills.