LAB TECH - MLT (FT)
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician/Testing Personnel
Job Description:
Full-time Medical Laboratory Technician in our Hospital Laboratory. Five (5), 8-hour shifts scheduled between 6:00 AM and 7:30 PM, with start times varying from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Includes weekend rotation, on-call requirements, and occasional night shifts. All schedules are based on business needs.
Daily performance of all phases of Laboratory operation to provide precise, accurate laboratory results in a timely manner to the provider. This contributes to the proper diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of the patient. An Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician/completion of a Medical Laboratory Technician Program required.
Full-time benefits include: IPERS, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and PTO starts to accrue first day of employment. Work in a busy laboratory department with a great team!
Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization:
Daily performance of all phases of Laboratory operation to provide precise, accurate laboratory results in a timely manner to the provider. This contributes to the proper diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of the patient.
Reports to:
The Laboratory Director/Manager and or Laboratory General Supervisor
Supervises:
New employees and students
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collects blood and other specimens skillfully, efficiently, aseptically, and safely.
- Start-up, cleaning, maintenance and troubleshooting of all laboratory equipment.
- Properly labels and processes specimens for testing.
- Performs routine testing in all areas of the laboratory, observing necessary quality control standards.
- Checks reagents for outdates and informing personnel responsible for ordering when supplies are low.
- Keeps detailed records of tests performed and maintains records.
- Properly prepares specimens to be shipped to reference laboratories for testing.
- Participates in housekeeping duties such as cleaning and equipment maintenance.
- Obtains specimens when requested from outside of the hospital.
- Performs DOT/Non-DOT urine drug screen collections and Breath Alcohol Testing.
- May assist in training new personnel and students.
- Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team and patients.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Able to work any shifts, including weekends as needed. Able to work independently.
- Takes call when scheduled and be able to arrive at the hospital within 20 minutes .
- Understands and follows all policies and procedures pertaining to the Laboratory and hospital.
- Responsible for participating in Continuing Education.
- Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or results. Must be able to correct the problem or know when to notify the Laboratory Director/Manager or designee.
- Proficient in the use of the hospital and laboratory computer systems.
- Maintains a cooperative, teamwork relationship with coworkers.
- Observes and demonstrate all aspects of Service Excellence and Key Service Behaviors.
- Assumes all responsibilities of Testing Personnel listed in CLIA §493.1495.
- Performs functions other than described above as deemed necessary by the Laboratory Director/ Manager.
Physical & Mental Requirements:
TASK
X
TASK
X
1.
Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over
19.
Pushing
X
2.
Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs.
X
20.
Stooping
X
3.
Light lifting, under 15 lbs.
21.
Climbing stairs
X
4.
Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. &
over
22.
Climbing ladders
5.
Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs.
X
23.
Operating mechanical equipment
X
6.
Light carrying, under 15 lbs.
24.
Operating office equipment
X
7.
Straight pulling
25.
Operating motor vehicle
X
8.
Pulling hand over hand
26.
Ability to see
X
9.
Repeated bending
X
27.
Identify colors
X
10.
Reaching above shoulder
X
28.
Depth perception needed
X
11.
Simple grasping
X
29.
Hearing (with aid)
X
12.
Dual simultaneous grasping
30.
Hearing (without aid)
13.
Walking
X
31.
Ability to write
X
14.
Standing
X
32.
Ability to count
X
15.
Sitting
X
33.
Ability to read
X
16.
Crawling
34.
Other (please specify): Hand Dexterity
X
17.
Twisting
35.
Other (please specify):
18.
Kneeling
X
36.
Other (please specify):
RELATED WORK SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
TASK
X
TASK
X
1.
Outside
X
13.
Dust
2.
Inside
X
14.
Grease and oils
3.
Travel
X
15.
Solvents
a) car
16.
Radiant/electrical energy
b) van
17.
Slippery/uneven walking surfaces
c) bus
18.
Working around machines with moving parts
and moving objects
X
d) plane
19.
Working around moving objects or vehicles
4.
Excessive heat
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