What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Tech position at Phillips County Hospital?
Position Overview: Conducts routine tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, and performs related duties, following established pre-analytical, analytical, and post- analytical standards and practices. Patient Age groups served: Neonates, children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
Major Duties/Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Obtains and processes specimens for quality patient testing.
Performs laboratory testing as outlined in the policy and procedure manuals.
Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
Follows the Universal Precautions Policies
Maintains required records, reports, and statistical information as directed.
Processes specimens for reference laboratory and pathology services.
Orders supplies as necessary to maintain adequate inventory.
Assists other personnel as required or requested for specimen collection and processing.
Follows manufacturer guidelines for all laboratory equipment.
Performs, troubleshoots, and monitors quality control daily
Reviews reference laboratory reports, and follows up as needed.
Consults with other medical personnel as required.
Participates on various committees as requested.
As electronic systems evolve, learn to use the hardware and software associated with them and how they are integrated within our laboratory system.
Experience and competent in blood bank tube methodology.
Phlebotomy skills for all age ranges
Good communication skills
Job Qualifications:
Experience: Previous laboratory experience preferred but not required
Required Education: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
Required Certifications/Registrations: Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, ASCP or AMT registry
Physical Requirements:
Frequent prolonged standing/sitting/walking
Motor coordination and manual dexterity
Repetitive movements
Stooping/reaching/kneeling/pushing/pulling/lifting
Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.)
Ability to carry out procedures as outlined
Eye-hand coordination
Normal eyesight, with or without corrective lenses
Normal speech and hearing
(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary)
Working Conditions:
Office/Laboratory environmental conditions
Exposed to infection from disease-bearing specimens
Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens
Handles emergency or crisis situations
Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases
Regularly subject to irregular hours, shift work, on-call, etc.
Respiratory hazards