Job Description

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Job Description Summary

Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting, according to laboratory protocol and procedures.

Job Description

Minimum Education

• Associates degree in a relevant science preferred.
• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent registration or has completed a technician training program in a school accredited/approved by HHS or MLT eligible under Medicare laboratory regulations.

Minimum Work Experience

• Four months’ clinical laboratory internship preferred.

Test Performance: Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.

Test Result Reporting: Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.

Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.

Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs calibration of equipment as required.

Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents and patient specimens when problems occur.  Notifies the supervisor if unable to solve the problem.

Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures. When handling blood or body fluids, universal precaution procedures will be followed in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals.

Performs phlebotomy (i.e., venipunctures, fingersticks, heelsticks, bleeding times) as appropriate for the patient (from age 0 to 100 + years) requiring this procedure.

Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job‑related hazards.

Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Maintains work area—cleans bench, restocks supplies, and notifies supervisor of low stock.

Assists with the orientation of laboratory procedures for students and/or new laboratory employees.

Shift

Day

Shift Details

First

FTE

0.2

Type

Per Diem

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Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.