Medical Lab* Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab* Tech (MLT)

Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)Laboratory needs to have a defined job description including the duties and responsibilities for the Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).Under the supervision of the Laboratory Director performs all the tests accurately as required according to standard procedure. Functions as supervisor when laboratory manager/ director is absent.Experience: Previous experience as an MT/ MLSEducation: Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program BS or equivalentReg. Cert./Registration: Registered in the state where employedCPR certifiedEssential Functions: Occasionally lifts supplies/equipmentProlonged, extensive, or considerate standing/walkingConsiderable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouchingNormal eye sight, with or without corrective lensesTypical Working Conditions: Exposed to infection from disease-bearing specimensExposed to odorous chemicals and specimensHandles emergency or crisis situationsSubject to numerous interruptionsResponds to "Call Back" in a timely mannerPrinciple Responsibilities:Appropriate communication skills by phone and in person within department, all hospital departments, and patients.Answers phone in courteous manner.Ability to work well with others inside and outside department.Maintains confidentiality as defined by hospital policy.Adequate computer and typing skills.Performs tasks in Cerner system with minimal supervision or assistance.Schedules lab appointments.Knowledge of medical terminology.Makes sure lab orders are current with provider signature prior to use.Identifies patients 100% of the time according to policy.Collects venipuncture and non-blood specimens properly in correct containers.Instructs patients in proper collection of stool or urine collection.Specimens are processed following departmental procedures.Performs test accurately according to Procedure manual in all areas.Performs procedures within the time standards for routine STAT and ASAP testing.Notifies panic values to appropriate staff and adequately documented.Notifies appropriate staff when results are modified and adequately documents.Transcribes results correctly into manual logs and patient results.Verifies reference lab results are properly ordered and resulted in timely manner.Review patient charges for correctness and charges additional billing charges as required.Verifies patient records faxed to appropriate providers or nursing home facilities.Cleans work area periodically throughout the day.Equipment is operated, maintained, and repaired according to manufactures instructions.Follow Quality Control procedures.Helps with monitoring and documentation of Quality Assurance for phlebotomy and general lab.Analyzes survey samples and reports acceptable results to accreditation program.Keep current supplies on hand.Takes turn in call rotation for week and weekend.Maintains competency and performs education in a timely manner as required by supervisor and hospital policy.Completes tasks or special projects.Perform other duties as defined by supervisor.