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Medical Lab TechnicianLocation: MOUNT STERLING, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATESNew Field: Professional Clinical/Allied HealthRequisition #: 2019-R0241076PRN, Days, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling Job Summary / Job Purpose Performs a wide range of technical procedures analyzing blood and various body fluids in order to expedite the physician’s diagnosis and treatment of his patient. Records and documents this data in the proper areas. The employee shall assist with quality audits in accordance with accrediting agencies. Technical duties will include routine patient testing, complex red cell antibody identification, and preparation of blood components for transfusion. Technical competency and critical thinking are required, as errors could result in serious consequences to patients. Work involves confidential patient diagnosisand test results, requiring the employee to respect the patient’s right to confidentiality. The technologist shall have good communication skills and interact pleasantly and professionally with all co-workers, medical staff, patients, visitors and others. The employee shall actively support the policies of the Laboratory and organization.Essential Functions
Direct observations of routine patient test performance, including, as applicable, patient identification and preparation; and specimen collection, handling, processing and testing
Monitoring the recording and reporting of test results, including, as applicable, reporting critical results
Review of intermediate test results or worksheets, quality control records, proficiency testing results, and preventive maintenance records
Direct observation of performance of instrument maintenance and function checks
Assessment of test performance through testing previously analyzed specimens, internal blind testing samples or external proficiency testing samples
Evaluation of problem-solving skills
Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of test results.
Analyzes patient samples according to approved standards of testing.
Maintains equipment to ensure accurate, consistent results in the performance of tests.
Provides teaching and education to clinical laboratory scientist students and other laboratory personnel.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Collects and processes laboratory specimens.
Follow standards of safety dictated by the laboratory, the hospital and regulatory agencies.
Contributes to the efficient operation of the laboratory.
Participates in continuing education programs for the upgrade of educational experience.
Job Requirements / Qualifications Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred): MT(ASCP), MT(AMT), MT (HEW), qualified as a technologist under CLIA rules, or equivalent. (Appropriate Bachelor’s degree required to meet CLIA rules). Individuals who are newly certified beginning January 2004 must participate in the BOR Certification Maintenance Program. Experience (required and preferred): Experience in laboratory medicineAdditional Information
Requisition ID: 2019-R0241076
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: Day Job
Market: CHI Saint Joseph Health
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