Lab Tech- Magnolia

Job Description

Job Description

Lab Technician

Department: Clinical- Lab Job Status: Full Time and PRN

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt   Reports to: Lab/X-Ray Manager

Grade/Level:   Amount of Travel Required: Variable

Work Schedule:   Positions Supervised: None

8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday

7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday (Portland Only)

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday (Eudora and Wilmot)

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday

12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday (as needed)

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday (as needed)

However, adjustments to schedule or additional hours may be required to complete duties.

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Lab technician is a member of the care team and works to provide timely and accurate laboratory services. The technician is responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, supplies, records, and procedures in accordance with all CLIA, OSHA, COLA, MHSI policy and procedures. The Lab technician is expected to work with the Lab/ X-Ray Director, Lab/X-Ray Manager, COO, Physicians, Mid-Level Providers, and the Clinic Manager to provide quality and efficient lab services. Travel may be required to acquire and maintain training and/or any applicable license. The Lab technician is involved in continuous Quality Improvement practices and measures as set by Mainline Health Systems, Inc. and in which the practice focus is based on a Patient Centered Medical Home model of care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collect viable specimens from the patients, perform all in-house testing, prepare specimens/requisitions for reference testing, and record all lab results in applicable areas.
• Perform Proficiency Testing (PT) on specimens received from PT provider (API) and maintain documentation. Prepare documentation for scoring after thoroughly reviewing paperwork for clerical errors and for completeness. Send results to the PT Provider in a timely manner.
• Work with the clinic, patients, providers, and other members of the healthcare team regarding test availability, test collection procedures, and cost effectiveness.
• Perform Quality Control procedures and maintain proper documentation on all in-house lab tests and equipment in accordance with COLA, OSHA, CLIA, MHSI policy and procedure manual, and other applicable standards.
• Maintain accurate and legible documentation of quality control and calibration procedures.
• Maintain adequate inventory of all necessary supplies to ensure workflow.
• Report in-house lab reports, reference lab reports and radiology reports in a timely manner to the ordering provider.
• Perform all preventative maintenance and temperature checks as required and document.
• Maintain all lab logs and records in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintain and work patient billing issues on LabCorp Link.
• Perform EKG’s on patients as requested by provider.
• Performs daily reconciliation of all outstanding labs, notifies and resolves any outstanding orders over 3 days. 
• Properly collect, label and store specimens for outside reference testing.
• Perform other necessary duties as assigned by the Lab/X-Ray Director, Lab/X-Ray Manager, COO, Providers, and/or Clinic Manager.
• Participates in monthly clinical staff meetings and quality improvement practices.
• Serve as part of the care team; following and implementing workflows that support and sustain MHSI Patient Centered Medical Home model of care.
• Willingness to attend and/or complete continuing education related to this position and/or any other topics as deemed necessary to MHSI.
• Participates in daily team huddles and communicates concerns or necessary information to the care team.
• Completion of continual job training processes set forth by Mainline Health Systems, Inc.

EVALUATION

The evaluation of work performance is ongoing and is performed by your immediate supervisor Lab/X-Ray Manager. It includes the specific responsibilities of the position as well as employee attitude and general work ethics and behavior. Formal evaluations are normally performed annually; may be initiated at any other time by the Lab/X-Ray Director, Lab/X-Ray Manager or the COO. All evaluations are completed by the Lab/X-Ray Manager in conjunction with the Lab/X-Ray Director.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Physical Demands 

Lift/Carry 

Stand 

F (Frequently)

Walk 

O (Occasionally) 

Sit 

F (Frequently) 

Handling / Fingering 

F (Frequently) 

Reach Outward 

O (Occasionally) 

Reach Above Shoulder 

O (Occasionally) 

Climb 

N (Not Applicable) 

Crawl 

N (Not Applicable) 

Squat or Kneel 

O (Occasionally) 

Bend 

O (Occasionally) 

10 lbs or less 

F (Frequently) 

11-20 lbs 

O (Occasionally) 

21-50 lbs 

O (Occasionally) 

51-100 lbs 

N (Not Applicable) 

Over 100 lbs 

N (Not Applicable) 

Push/Pull 

12 lbs or less 

O (Occasionally) 

13-25 lbs 

O (Occasionally) 

26-40 lbs 

O (Occasionally) 

41-100 lbs 

N (Not Applicable) 

N (Not Applicable) 

Activity is not applicable to this occupation. 

O (Occasionally) 

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) 

F (Frequently) 

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) 

C (Constantly) 

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) 

Other Physical Requirements 

Vision (Near, Color) 

Sense of Sound (telephone and verbal conversations) 

Sense of Touch 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience is preferred but not necessary.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Have the ability to work with staff and patients with warmth and compassion.
• Have a high school diploma/GED and have good speaking and communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to travel to other clinic if assigned and mileage reimbursement will be adjusted. 
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

STATUS

This is a FLSA non-exempt position.

This is an OSHA high risk position

This is an ADA negotiable position.

This is a safety sensitive position. (Arkansas Act 593 of 2017)

SALARY

The hourly rate for this position is negotiable between the employee and Lab/X-Ray Manager and will be decided based upon training and experience.

DISCLAIMER:

The duties and responsibilities, qualifications, physical conditions and other statements contained herein represent the current general nature of the job described, and are subject to change at any time, with or without notice. This job description does not limit in any way the assignments that may be given to an employee in the job, and employees are expected to perform any and all duties assigned by their supervisor willingly and without reservation.