Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

• In accordance with the mission of Diley Ridge Medical Center, performs routine and STAT laboratory analysis on blood and body fluids, while ensuring accuracy, timeliness and efficiency; has knowledge of report results, reviews, & reports results with proper follow up; maintains all applicable equipment; completes all documentation and record keeping requirements; assists Patient Care staff with Phlebotomy. Performs testing utilizing both Laboratory analyzers and Point of Care Devices.
• Functioning in the spirit of teamwork and cooperation, responsible and accountable for the delivery of care and services to patients served within the Medical Center campus, this may include acceptance of duties, responsibilities and / or special projects not specified within this Job Description.

Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Education:  Associate’s degree in Medical Technology or related field preferred.
• Licensure / Certification: American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent certification preferred. 
• Experience:  Minimum of one year experience which includes all areas of the laboratory preferred.
• Effective communication and decision making skills.
• Ability to work under stress and respond to change and work independently.
• Ability to perform professional responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Possess a high degree of motivation, organizational ability, and the ability to respond to a changing environment.
• Flexibility in schedule, with ability to cover different shifts.
• Possess a high degree of professionalism and is able to establish & maintain a good relationship with patients, co-workers & physicians.

Job Relationships

Reports to:      Laboratory Supervisor            Supervises:     N / A

Job Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

• Service Excellence:
• Exhibits the Service Excellence Behavior Standards, role modeling excellence for all to see.  For example:  demonstrates friendliness and courtesy, effective communication creates a professional environment and provides first class service.      
• Clinical Practice: 
• Performs all clinical testing, accurately, timely & efficiently (laboratory & point of care).
• Reviews and validates test results and follows up with appropriate action.
• Records & reports test results. 
• Maintains instrumentation by performing calibrations, maintenance, QC & trouble shooting.    
• Operates all laboratory equipment.
• Performs non-technical tasks and indirect patient care activities as required by the situation (i.e.) Assisting with transport, outpatient/inpatient specimen collection, delivery of blood & blood products.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations. (i.e. code blue; emergency operations plan, etc.)

• Communication: 
• Communicates pertinent clinical information to appropriate members of the patient care team.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with facility personnel, medical staff, patients & the community. 
• Answers phones promptly and deals with all calls courteously and efficiently.
• Collaboration: 
• Confers with Registered Nurses and Physicians relative to testing availability, specimen collection and patient preparation.
• Education: 
• Provides patient & family education relative to phlebotomy & expectations related to process.

• Safe Practice: 
• Maintains regulatory compliance.
• Performs routine scheduled and specialized maintenance of laboratory equipment. 
• Manages an efficient workstation, keeps area clean and stocked with supplies.
• Follows established guidelines for Risk Management and Organizational Integrity programs and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Follows testing guidelines, as outlined in policy & procedure manual.
• Practices in accordance with Infection Control guidelines and within the guidelines for an environmental exposure, as outlined in the MSDS.
• Practices positive patient identification. 
• Documentation:
• Completes all internal & external documentation required by policies, procedures & regulatory guidelines.
• Performance Improvement: 
• In conjunction with Leadership, develops, monitors & reports quality indicators for laboratory,

   focusing on turn-around time, patient outcom