Laboratory Technologist

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician

Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Reports To: Laboratory Manager

Position Type: PRN

Summary

Performs neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient specimen analysis for diagnostic purposes, under the direct supervision of a medical technologist. Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing various equipment and work areas in the laboratory. Maintains laboratory inventory. Processes specimens in hematology, chemistry, blood bank and serology/immunology.

Essential Functions

• Ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory: blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology.
• Responsible for performing high-complexity testing.
• Performs routine and stat laboratory assays.
• Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab results for the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient. Abnormal results and/or panic values are then called to the primary care physician.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Always follows standard precautions.
• Operates and maintains equipment correctly and safely, including calibration of instruments.
• Cleans laboratory glassware, sinks and work benches, using appropriate solvents, brushes and cloths.
• Uses hospital approved disinfectants for cleaning.
• Check inventory of reagents and supplies in the laboratory, reports needed supplies to the laboratory manager.
• Demonstrates the values of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Communicates verbally in a clear and concise manner.
• Submits suggestions to improve the laboratory’s efficiency.
• Interacts with the laboratory personnel in a professional manner.
• Performs clerical work; can input and retrieve lab results in the computer system.
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with Physicians, staff, other departments, and patients.
• Responsible for adhering to the department’s budget.

Competencies

• Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications, and tests.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.
• Maintain patient, employee, and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Associates Degree in Applied Science

Minimum Experience: Prefer 1 – 3 years of experience.

Certifications/Licensures:

MLT, ASCP, CPT or AMT certification required.

Working Environment :

Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements. Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)

Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. May assist in emergency care. Subject to many interruptions. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquires. Exposed to blood and body fluids.

Lift/Carry

0-10 pounds: Occasionally

10-20 pounds: Never

20-50 pounds: Never

50-100 pounds: Never

100+ pounds: Never

Stand: Constantly

Walk: Frequently

Sit: Occasionally

Squat/Kneel: Occasionally

Bend: Occasionally

Push/Pull

10-25 pounds: Occasionally

25-50 pounds: Never

50-100 pounds: Never

100+ pounds: Never

Physical Demands :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position accountabilities without compromising patient care or departmental efficiency. However, should it de determined that the employee cannot meet the position accountabilities with or without accommodation, it is the right of GRMC to release the individual under Kansas “Employment at Will” doctrine

Professional Requirements:

Adheres to policies, procedures, and always maintains confidentiality. Attends annual in-services completes annual education in a timely manner. Represents GRMC in a positive, professional manner on the job, electronically and in the community. Complies with all hospital policies regarding ethical business practices; communicates the mission statement & core values of GRMC both on and off the job.