About this role
SUMMARY precisely and accurately performs a variety of technical procedures (chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and venipuncture). These procedures may be carried out with the use of manual, semi-automated or automated methodologies and includes accepted quality control procedures, as well as carrying out appropriate proficiency testing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
- Demonstrates the ability to accurately and precisely follow established laboratory procedures.
- Reports “panic values” within 10 minutes of test completion.
- Documents that panic values were reported to the requesting health care provider.
- Verifies that quality control values are acceptable before testing samples.
- Notifies laboratory supervisor when quality control problems exist.
- Verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the proper patient and for the indicated test procedures.
- Performs daily and routine maintenance as required and makes note of corrective action or problem.
- Labels reagents with date of receipt, date opened, and expiration date.
- Organizes work in order that procedures are performed within acceptable turnaround times.
- Demonstrates ability to coordinate a simultaneous series of test with accuracy and shows flexibility in adjusting test scheduling in response to stat orders and variations in patient workload.
- Verifies completed test results in a timely fashion to insure availability of test results.
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of established policies and procedures within the laboratory as outlined in the instruction manuals.
- Demonstrates the ability to differentiate results of various tests and determines the accuracy of these results.
- Recognizes any unexpected day to day variation in test results and attempts to investigate the reason for the variation.
- Performs repeat test when results are abnormal or questionable and consults with either the laboratory director or supervisor.
- Judges the adequacy of submitted specimens and reorders specimen as necessary.
- Reruns all panic values.
- Documents any unscheduled maintenance and notifies the laboratory supervisor.
- Discard reagent/supplies at expiration dates and in the proper container.
- Performs and documents corrective action when Q.C. is unacceptable.
- Demonstrates the ability to assess a given situation, consider alternatives and choose an appropriate course of action.
- Works well with physicians and others in a position with authority.
- Provides direction and assistance to patients, families and visitors in a courteous manner
- Respects the confidentiality of patient records and uses discretion with discussing patient results/matters.
- Handles telephone information request with courtesy and accuracy.
- Performs duties in an independent manner with little or no direct supervision.
- Suggests changes to the laboratory supervisor that would improve the laboratory operation.
- Performs work within the established laboratory safety and infection control policies and procedures, practices infection control and chemical hazard procedures for protection of self, patients and clinic personnel.
- Understands fire, safety, and evacuation procedures.
- Consistently strives to be an effective and productive member of the clinic.
- Must have predictable and consistent attendance
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES
- There are no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- MT State License
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Capable of performing the laboratory procedures and necessary quality controls associated with these tests.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- TN State MT License
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours a day
- Requires regular walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting
- Must be able to lift at least 10-15lbs
- Must be able to assist patients with transfers from chair to wheelchair, to exam tables, and back to wheelchair/chair
- Must be able to assist patient with turning/positioning on exam table
- Must be able to push patient in wheelchair
- Must be able to manipulate objects—reaching, grasping, handling
- Must exhibit good communication skills—understand, respond and translate into action WORK
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Clinical setting; exposure to communicable diseases, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.