Medical Laboratory Technician

Description

Job title: Medical Laboratory Technician

Position: PRN

Benefit Eligibility: No

Position Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technician of the Cherry County Hospital Laboratory is responsible to perform laboratory testing required in waived, moderate, and high complexity testing procedures established for laboratory, and report accurate results to physicians and nurses for the patients.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs assays on patient samples using a variety of automated and manual testing procedures and evaluates all results for abnormal, critical, or alert valuates before releasing reports, assuring accuracy and completeness of testing
• Performs and documents quality control, proficiency testing, quality assurance, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting on all assays and instruments in the laboratory in accordance with Medical Test Site rules and CLIA regulations
• Functions in the capacity of a phlebotomist or processor as required, following established policies and procedures 
• Responsible for contacting the physician’s office or nursing stations with requested verbal results of STATS, critical or alert values to expedite patient care
• Answers telephones throughout the department, providing results when requested or forwarding the call as required
• Maintains established department policies and procedures, objectives, safety, environmental, and infectious control standards so that the laboratory remains in compliance with accreditation agencies
• Monitors and maintains supply inventories following established protocols; receives supplies and distributes them to the appropriate departments 
• Assists in the care and maintenance of work area by wiping counters, centrifuges, and phones with disinfectant in order to remain in compliance with regulatory agencies
• Participates with coworkers, evaluating workflow and prioritizing responsibilities, to provide effective patient care 
• Participates in rotation of hours/duties and overtime as required 
• Participates in continuing education when offered
• Assists in the research and development of new procedures
• Participates in writing procedures and updating procedure manuals
• Assists with orientation of new employees, providing them with consistent information
• Performs as temporary supervisor or lead when required 
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial or other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic, or verbal form which may jeopardize the privacy of patients and/or employees
• Accesses and uses the minimum necessary patient identifiable information to perform job responsibilities and duties, and only for authorized purposes
• Ensures the confidentiality of patients’ medical, personal, and financial records is maintained
• Knowledgeable of and committed to practicing Corporate Compliance policies and procedures
• Complies with Cherry County Hospital personnel policies
• Performs other duties as assigned by Administrator or supervisor

Skills and Abilities Required

• Proficiency with laboratory applications, instrumentation, and testing
• Possesses manual dexterity and knowledge to perform venipunctures, process body fluid samples, and perform sample testing in all areas of the laboratory
• Ability to read and interpret the accuracy of tests results from reports and computer screens
• Ability to visually determine test endpoint results
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone, and in writing 
• Ability to work under pressure due to multiple interruptions, staffing shortages, and/or instrumentation problems
• Trained in the use of work processing and statistical programs
• Familiar with CLIA ’88, Medical Test Site Rules, and OSHA regulation
• Must be knowledgeable of state and federal confidentiality laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, and be familiar with and follow all policies, procedures and instructions regarding the privacy and security of protected health information applicable to the position

Minimum Job Requirements

• Associates degree in medical laboratory sciences or equivalent to certification requirements as stated in subpart M of CLIA 88 Rules and Regulations

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Must be able to hear, speak, and see to communicate on all levels with all hospital personnel and the general public
• Must be able to stand for 95% of the day throughout an 8 to 10-hour day
• Ability to move freely around work stations
• Must have stamina to bend and carry weight up to 30 pounds for 30 feet
• Must perform maintenance with tools necessary and be able to work in small, close areas
• Must be mentally and physically prepared to meet all of the challenges and responsibilities of laboratory science

Direct reports

This position has no direct reports.