FLSA Status: Nonexempt Original Date: Last Revision: June 2018 JOB SUMMARY: Provides quality laboratory service to medical providers in a customer-service-oriented environment. Performs various technical duties for routine patient visits such as obtaining and processing blood/urine specimens for patients and distributing the results to in-house providers. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Associate's degree with two years laboratory experience, preferably in a clinic setting. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Current certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP or AMT). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Performs all laboratory procedures accurately, precisely, and efficiently under minimal supervision including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, immunology, allergy testing. 2. Maintains accurate laboratory testing log and necessary documentation for all tests according to standards and labeling all specimens following set standards. 3. Maintains and documents quality control on all test procedures performed, detecting shifts of trends in control values, correcting problems when values are not within set limits, documenting problems, researching new courses of action when necessary, and ensuring that the supervisor is aware of any problems. 4. Maintains all laboratory equipment in proper working order, performing and documenting all scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance as necessary to ensure good quality controls and accurate patient results. 5. Demonstrates effective troubleshooting techniques with instrumentation, technical and procedural problems. 6. Verifies that proper specimen-collecting and handling technique were performed, and that appropriate specimen is available when testing. 7. Monitors supplies in designated work area, notifying manager of needs and maintaining an adequate working inventory of reagents, instrument parts or accessories, and other necessary equipment. 8. Keeps laboratory workflow at an optimum. 9. Ensures quality control in collecting specimens, an in ensuring appropriate sampling and records. 10. Complies with all policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, infection control. 11. Actively participates as a team member by supporting decisions, accepting change, managing conflict effectively and valuing the contributions of others. 12. Fosters an environment of mutual respect with special concern for confidentiality and the privacy of others. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to work under stressful conditions demanding high concentration and energy level Communicates effectively and courteously on the telephone and in person with patients and colleagues Knowledge of appropriate medical terminology to communicate with staff Knowledge of infection control policies and regulations Knowledge of computer systems and applications Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures and protocols Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to establish a safe work environment WORK ENVIRONMENT: Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings Well-lighted, well-ventilated, and adequate space Frequent exposure to diseases, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum
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We’ve been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors’ offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.
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