Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Under general supervision, performs waived, moderate and high complexity analyses as specified under CMS Standards and Certification : Laboratory Requirements (42 CFR 493)
Responsibilities
Quality Control
- Performs waived, moderate and high complexity testing using manual and automated processes following policies / procedures.
- Prepares reagents, quality control materials and other testing materials.
- Performs required equipment maintenance.
- Assists in data evaluation, and correlation of new instruments / procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge of open and expiration dates and storage of specimens, QC and reagents.
Computer / Documentation
- Demonstrates the understanding of the concept "need to know" for HIPAA for the purpose of relaying information to patients.
- Enters comments, uses RBV for result reporting.
- Calls all critical values to appropriate personnel, using patient full name, second identifier, test name, results and identity of person receiving results.
- Assesses patient results using inquiry and able to print patient reports.
- Recognizes computer problems and reports to IT / or troubleshoots within capabilities.
- Demonstrates / understands documentation process during downtimes.
- Demonstrates the ability to print and review shift pending reports, notes critical patients or those having testing issues.
Data Integrity
- Reviews and records quality control and steps in troubleshooting for acceptability.
- Complies with all protocols, SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines.
- Identifies, resolves problems and takes corrective action in the evaluation of testing procedures, patient results and specimen integrity.
- Performs correct identification of all specimens by matching name, and Medical Record Number.
- Reviews and records patient results for acceptability before verification.
People Management
- Assists Manager / Director in writing / reviewing laboratory policies and procedures.
- Assists in training new personnel.
- Assists with preparing / maintaining facility accreditation readiness for CAP / DNV visits.
Compliance / Safety
Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas / RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs;
performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
- Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations / statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
- If required for the position, ensures all certifications and / or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
- Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
Qualifications
Education
Medical Lab Technician
Associate Degree- In Clinical laboratory science, microbiology, chemistry or biological science- Required
Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist 1, 2
Bachelor's in Clinical laboratory Science, Microbiology, chemistry or biological science- Required
MLT must be eligible to sit for and pass MT / MLS ASCP, AMT or equivalent boards within 6 months- Required
Certification & Licensures
Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 1
Medical Technologist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist certification from ASCP, AMT, HEW, or equivalent certification- Required
New Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification
Medical Lab Scientist 2 / Medical Technologist 2
Medical Technologist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist certification from ASCP, AMT, HEW, or equivalent certification- Required
Medical Laboratory Technician 1
MLT certification from ASCP, or equivalent certification- Required
New Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification
Medical Laboratory Technician 2
MLT certification from ASCP, or equivalent certification- Required
Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.
Experience
Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 1
1 year- Preferred
New Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification
Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 2
3 years in an acute care facility- Preferred
Medical Laboratory Technician 1
1 year- Preferred
New Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification
Medical Laboratory Technician 2
1 year- Preferred
New Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification