Lab Med Tech

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Job Summary

Lab Med Tech
Shift options: 3(12) s or 7 on 7 off. 7 on 7 off consists of 3(12) s and 4(10) s. BLS and 2 years exp and ASCP

Type:
Full-time, Contract

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years  exp req

Must be a registered Laboratory Technician with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or American Medical Technologists

Type of equipment:
Ortho 7600, Ortho 5600, Ortho Vision, Sysmex 1000, Sysmex CA600, , Clinitek Advantus, Med Tox, iStat, Bactec

• Automated Medication dispensing system:
  Unknown per dept
• EMR (Epic, Cerner, etc): RMPS
• Performs a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to determine presence of normal and abnormal components; performs blood group, type and compatibility tests, studies cells and morphology
• Performs and reviews quality controls in testing; decides if results are within acceptable ranges, researches problems and corrects.
• Participates in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of instruments, proficiency testing as assigned; quality control testing and data analysis
• Prepares solutions, stains, reagents and other equipment and supplies as required for the completion of tests and examinations
• Reviews reports, accessions logs, computer generated reports and other information produced in the clinical laboratory to ensure legibility, accuracy and timely delivery
• Establishes and controls testing site to ensure that environmental conditions are appropriate including, but not limited to, temperature, humidity, air circulation, sample volume/content and/or suitability
• Maintains professional knowledge and proficiency in Medical Technology through continuing education programs and mandatory staff meetings and in-service training
• Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate and informative reports of tests, analyses and examinations to ensure timely and thorough data for patient treatment decisions
• Collects blood specimens as ordered by venipuncture and capillary puncture in accordance with all safety and infection control procedures
• Greets patients and provides instructions to patients and patient’s family on proper specimen collection and aftercare
• Prepares and affixes labels to specimen vials to ensure proper identification
• Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives
• Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

• Skill with the technologies and methods used in testing blood
• Ability to look into the details and getting apt results from the tests performed
• Ability to meet the assigned task within time
• Ability to use effective communication
• Skill in handling all kinds of laboratory equipment

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent.
• Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the healthcare industry.
• Interact in an honest, trustworthy and respectful manner with patients, employees, visitors and vendors.
• Display respect and understanding of all individual’s personal and cultural beliefs, values, ideas and contributions in a supportive manner.
• Communication is vital between associates, patients, and visitors by fostering fairness and by using terms our patients/families and associates can understand.
• Provide the utmost in customer service to both patients and fellow associates.
• Comply with San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation policies and procedures

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Medical Practices