Clinical Laboratory Extern

Rivers Health is seeking a Full-time Clinical Laboratory Extern.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

 

Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, Shift Supervisor, or authorized designee, and pursuant to Federal Regulations, clinical oversight by the Medical Director or appointed Pathologist, performs a variety of duties, including but not limited to routine clerical functions, performs computer entry of physician orders, screens phone calls for test information, data entry and retrieval of patient's results, helps support  the Laboratory computer system to ensure efficient operation of the Laboratory work flow.  Performs laboratory tests in one or more of the fields of hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, biochemistry, microbiology, serology, and immunohematology in order to obtain data for use by the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.  Performs and monitors daily quality control and instrument maintenance.  Observes laboratory safety regulations.

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.

The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

 

1. 1. Performs only CLIA waived or Moderate Complexity Testing

    

   1. Release patient results, including critical or alerts, after successful 30 day training period

    

   1. Prepares specimens for analysis to include mixing, centrifuging, measuring, filtering, and diluting.

    

   1. Calibrates instruments using appropriate standards.

    

   1. Performs and documents scheduled instrument maintenance.

    

   1. Prepares and evaluates new reagents and/or kits using quality control material and documentation.
   2. Performs quality control, documenting corrective action for out-of-limits results.

    

   1. Prepares and studies properly labeled slides for microscopic analysis.

    

   1. Retains specimens and/or slides according to protocol.

    

   1. Observes safe work practices as dictated by OSHA standards.

    

   1. Demonstrates ability to accurately perform testing on all instruments, performing manual testing when applicable.

    

   1. Demonstrates ability to identify basic instrument/testing problems and performs troubleshooting with documentation

    

   1. Reports on the job as scheduled-attendance and punctuality.

    

   1. Processes specimens, performs and reports testing according to SOPs.

    

   1. Checks pending lists for missed specimens adequately, follows through on tests left from previous shift and communicates incompletes assignments to the next shift.

    

   1. Demonstrates knowledge of Procedure & Operator’s Manual using check-off list.

    

   1. Keeps Supervisor or authorized designee advised of any/all incidents or problems that occur involving phlebotomists/IPSCs , clerical support clerks, or ancillary staff and laboratory computer system errors.

    

   1. Communicates to Supervisor or designee in a timely fashion regarding any necessary absence.

    

   1. Assesses workload and takes appropriate time break or lunch as needed.

    

   1. Answers phones providing service information/solves issues regarding laboratory testing/documents actions taken regarding notification of report information.

    

   1. Performs verification/distribution of ancillary, referral, phlebotomist or lab assistant collected specimens according to priority of specimen.

    

   1. Works with Hospital Information Systems and laboratory employees to maintain efficient work flow operation of the laboratory when computer problems occur.

    

   1. Organizes workload (order/collection/verification) of specimens to meet established turnaround times of testing.
   2. Labels specimens properly, d