Medical Lab Technician - Full Time, Various Shifts

Overview

Job Summary:

To perform medical laboratory procedures and protocols as specified in policy and procedure manuals conforming to CAP, TJC, CLIA, and other regulatory guidelines under the direction of the Medical Director of the Laboratory.

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions A. Performs, with proficiency, medical laboratory tests, procedures and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

• Adheres to hospital and laboratory policies for identifying patients, collecting specimens and labeling specimens
• Verifies that quality control values are valid before testing samples
• Demonstrates competency in performing the appropriate type and complexity of the laboratory services provided.
• Performs daily and routine maintenance as required and notes any corrective action taken or problems encountered. Documents any unscheduled maintenance and notifies supervisor about it
• Demonstrates acceptable understanding of established policies and procedures within the department as outlined in the procedure manuals and performs the procedures accurately and precisely
• Performs proficiency testing with results that consistently fall within the acceptable limits established by CAP
• Shows competence in performing blood collection duties when required.
• Logs reagents as they are received and opened. Discards reagents and supplies at expiration dates and notifies supervisor. Rotates stock routinely to minimize waste
• Keeps work area clean, neat and disinfected daily
• Practices infection control procedures for protection of self, patients and others

____ Neonates ____ Pediatric

____ Adult ____ Geriatric

• Performs repeat tests when results are questionable or grossly abnormal and consults with supervisor or pathologist regarding difficult analyses or abnormal findings. Investigates and/or repeats all “panic” and delta values
• Strives to remain current with technology of the job and the profession by undergoing retraining, in-services, continuing education programs and independent reading and learning
• Enters tests results accurately in the laboratory computer system
• Recognizes and immediately reports any computer malfunction to supervisory personnel or follows the established protocol for reporting and troubleshooting computer problems
• Regularly demonstrates the ability to coordinate a simultaneous series of tests with accuracy and demonstrates the flexibility to adjust schedule in response to Stat orders and fluctuations in patient workload. Organizes work so that procedures are performed within established turnaround times
• Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose an appropriate course of action
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of laboratory testing and recognizes abnormal trends in results. Is skilled in troubleshooting problems when they arise
• Is proficient in all of the computer functions in the LIS and HIS necessary for performing the duties of a med tech
• Participates in training students and new employees
• Verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the proper patient and for the indicated test procedures. Judges the adequacy of submitted specimens

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

• Successfully meets the requirements for “Testing Personnel” as specified by CLIA 88 guidelines as amended in 1992 – and –
• Successfully achieved a MLT or equilivant certification by ASCP, AMT or other nationally recognized certifying agency within one year of employment.
• A MLT hired prior to 2009 meeting CLIA 88 Testing Personnel requirements, but not passing their certification exam, can continue working as a MLT / MT Provisional but isn’t allowed to perform diagnostic Blood Bank procedures.
• Education: Associates degree from an accredited school of Medical Technology -or-
• MLT’s with less than two years experience must have all results released reviewed by a Med Tech meeting CLIA 88 General Supervisor criteria within 24 hours.

Experience

Must meet all requirements for “Testing Personnel” as specified by CLIA ’88.