POSITION SUMMARY:Under the supervision of the section supervisor and with specific direction from the lead tech, this position has primary responsibility for pre-analytical processing of patient specimens and ensuring the non-licensed technical work in the Flow Cytometry lab is performed. Exercises moderate skill, judgement and a knowledge of the terminology and procedures and practices of Medical Technology in the Flow Cytometry laboratory. This responsibility will include handling specimens so that integrity is maintained, accessioning specimens, couriering specimens and biopsy supplies within SMH, providing ancillary support during marrow biopsy procedures, and general clinical tasks. In addition, this individual will support the licensed technical staff by maintaining inventory levels, monitoring and recording temperatures, performing weekly maintenance and additional clerical duties as needed.SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION RECEIVED:Under supervision of the Flow Cytometry Supervisor. Takes direction from Medical Technologists in the absence of the section supervisor.SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXCERCISED:NoneMACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:Standard office equipment such as multi-feature ACD telephone, PC, copier, printer, scanner, fax machine, and the like. Software systems such as Laboratory Information System (LIS), Hospital Information System (HIS), and related software applicationsJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accessions specimens using SoftLab and SoftPath
Data entry using SoftLab and SoftPath LIS systems
Uses advanced knowledge of specimen requirements and stability and knowledge of test menu to prioritize handling of stat/urgent specimens and those needing special handing.
Works with a variety of health care providers to troubleshoot problem specimens and to clarify correct test selection. Provides problem resolution for sample handling: missing information, split samples, sample retrievals, misdirected samples, and requests for additional samples. Independently follows up on all problems and discrepancies as needed.
Provides ancillary support during marrow biopsy procedures
Maintains and performs inventory counts of laboratory supplies, reagents and ensures appropriate levels of stock, places orders for inventory when necessary.
Maintain list of items routinely used including catalog number, current pricing and shippable numbers.Follow up on order discrepancies and problems, including correction of vendor errors, backorder resolution, price changes and discontinued items.
Labeling and aliquoiting antibodies
May deliver specimens and biopsy supplies within SMH
Participates in general rotation of assigned tasks that ensure cleanliness of analytical and preparative parts of the laboratory
Performs weekly maintenance such as changing water, bleach, scrape freezer, etc.
Monitors, maintains and records temperatures.Conducts initial assessment and works with technical team and Supervisor to troubleshoot out of range conditions and documents all corrective actions.
Imports and formats addenda and templates for reports in SoftPath
Clerical duties as needed.
Performs other responsibilities and projects as assigned.
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to maintain a friendly and courteous professional manner at all times.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with co-workers and customers.
Excellent computer and organizational skills.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Adheres to all departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
Demonstrates all aspects of Strong Commitment and ICARE values.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Associate's degree in Laboratory Sciences and technical training closely related to this position required
1 year of laboratory experience preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Familiarity with medical terminology preferred
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