Medical Lab Tech​/Scientist Shifts

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Conducts routine and stat laboratory tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, and performs related duties, following established standards and practices under limited supervision.

• Performs analyses using appropriate procedures with precision and accuracy. Operates instruments and equipment accurately, using established protocol and QC. Evaluates the results obtained from patient and QC samples to assure validity before reporting values. Researches delta flags. Records and reports results correctly and legibly. Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results.
• Uses correct technique, policy, and protocol in collection and processing of all specimens. Verifies  patient, specimen and results. Properly aliquots specimens. Properly labels specimens with appropriate information. Uses correct alternate patient  if hospital armband is not available (RN , use of Typenex bracelets, etc.).
• Instructs new employees, students and residents at the bench in procedure, technique and theory. Documents proficiency utilizing individual checklists. Informs section leader or section manager in a timely manner of problems noted in an individual's training process.
• Restocks items in use, assuring their availability to the next person/shift. Maintains work area in a clean, orderly manner. Documents receipt and opening of a supply. Monitors expiration dates of all supplies and reagents and follows established protocol.
• Reviews pending log, OSR, worksheets, etc., for accuracy and completeness of work. Takes appropriate action as needed. Assures proper retention of all specimens for their designated time. Properly completes CMR in a timely manner. Leaves documentation (IRA, etc.) for appropriate manager.
• Observes and responds correctly and immediately to safety violations and safety drills. Reports and documents immediately personal exposure to hazardous or infectious situations. Uses lab biosafety levels, universal precautions guidelines and available safety equipment when needed. Ensures patient safety is maintained throughout collection/procedure (bed rails returned to original position, phlebotomy equipment removed, and all bleeding stopped). Obeys all patient precautions at bedside or noted on order.
• Employs good organizational talents and prioritizes tasks. Uses time efficiently. Reports results in a timely manner. Consistently observes meal and break periods according to workload and schedule; assesses appropriate times to take breaks.
• Reports critical values according to Laboratory policy and documents verbal reports. Documents read-back of verbal reports.
• Documents personal continuing education attendance and presentations (scored against standards as indicated).
• Completes all objectives from previous evaluation.
• Completes all required 6-month and annual competencies within the required time frame with documentation in the personnel file.

Bachelor's degree in combination with a certificate/diploma in Medical Laboratory Science or completion of a 50 week U.S. military medical laboratory training course.

None required

None required

Bachelor's degree in combination with a certificate/diploma in Medical Laboratory Science or completion of a 50 week U.S. military medical laboratory training course.

Variable (United States of America)

Baptist Easley Med Campus

1015 Baptist Easley Hospital

Laboratory-General

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