Records, prepares, performs, evaluates & reports various chemical, microscopic, microbiologic, hematologic or serologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Understands the physiological and psychological differences created by age, sex, and abilities and applies them to the preanalytic, analytic and postanalytic components of laboratory testing. Communicates with physician and other appropriate staff concerning procedures, results, and their interpretation.
Requirements
- Works accurately according to procedure manual and supervisorās instructions.
- Verifies proper specimen/test/patient identification.
- Enters orders, documents on logs/worksheets and performs result entry within acceptable departmental limits.
- Correctly records and processes referral specimens.
- Notifies appropriate staff/clients when necessary, and documents action taken.
- Takes responsibility for completion of daily routine duties assigned to work area.
- Investigates and resolves pending and incomplete work, clerical and technical discrepancies.
- Communicates necessary information to next shift.
- Performs and records quality control, takes and documents appropriate action.
- Maintains neat, organized records and work station.
- Successfully completes training within an acceptable time-frame.
- Understands and retains knowledge of department procedures.
- Teaches and/or trains new employees according to department guidelines and documents progress.
- Troubleshoots problems with procedures, QC, and instruments.
- Successfully participates in proficiency testing.
- Correlates physiological and psychological differences created by age, sex, and abilities to appropriate components of laboratory testing.
- Has cross-trained in at least one other discipline and performs that discipline at least twice per month.
- Attends or participates in professionally related education programs to fulfill education requirement for licensure.
- Attends minimum of 3 quarterly meetings per year.
- Assists with departmental projects and management support.
- Recognizes abnormal results and/or questionable patient information; follows department protocol for resolution.
- Evaluates specimen adequacy/integrity according to departmental guidelines and optimal patient welfare.
- Investigates computer problems and resolves or reports to appropriate personnel.
- Initiates charge reconciliation. Takes responsibility for charging and crediting tests not handled by normal operation (e.g., test not performed, etc.).
- Functions responsibly in the absence of supervisory personnel
- Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose an appropriate course of action.
- Knows when to involve supervisor and/or manager.
- Minimizes waste of supplies and equipment.
- Consistently completes testing within departmental turnāaroundātime guidelines.
- Finishes assignments with minimal supervision and assistance from fellow employees.
- Produces acceptable quantity of work.
- Is able to organize and complete several tasks simultaneously without loss of accuracy.
- Productivity remains constant under pressures associated with the job.
- Uses available time productively contributing to Lab needs.
- Suggests and supports implementation of improvements to make department more efficient.
- Restricts personal phone calls/activities
- Performs ordering, stocking, stock rotation and cleaning.
- Reports to work as scheduled, in accordance with hospital policy, and takes responsibility to prevent absences and tardiness.
- Demonstrates a consistently well organized approach to all activities.
- Complies with hospital policy regarding breaks and lunch periods.
- Follows established hospital procedures for clients and/or patient requests.
- Complies with hospital and department policies regarding scheduled time off (vacation) requests.
- Practices appropriate safety and infection control procedures.
- Maintains clean and safe work areas.
- Reports safety hazards to appropriate personnel immediately.
- Attends all mandatory safety sessions.
- Participates in regular departmental safety reviews.
- Accepts work assignment readily
- Supports all Lab and Hospital structural standards (i.e. policies, procedures and regulations)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
