Medical Lab Technician
Savannah-GA-31401-United States
Position Summary
LCRP - Proficient in Phlebotomy, Collect 30-50 patients daily. Must be able to Multi-task. Involves interactions with patient "Patient-facing". Focus on action-oriented behaviors, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach to tasks. Providing positive customer experiences; communication, empathy, problem-solving, adaptability, and active listening to provide exceptional customer experiences.
Utilizes working knowledge of the complex instruments used in the clinical laboratory to perform the work required with speed and accuracy. Knowledgeable of laboratory test procedures with defined automated procedures, calculations and/or indicators which are age dependent. Testing procedures are performed on specimens from adult patients. Keeps abreast of advancements made in clinical laboratory science, and reflects the current legal, ethical and professional standards in all areas of responsibility. Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting. Participates in educational and training activities.
- Education
- Experience
- 2 Years - Required
- ED STAT LAB
- 350+ Bed Hospital
- Oncology Private Practice (Ideal)
- License & Certification
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) - Preferred
- American Medical Technologists (AMT) - Required
- American Association of Bioanaylysts (AAB) Certification not recognized
- Core Job Functions
- Organizes daily workload to achieve acceptable performance outcomes, recognizing weak areas and implementing appropriate resolution. Adapts readily to changes in workload and stressful situations, demonstrates confident and supportive behavior. Shows initiative to know where the focus is needed.
- Processes patient specimens, properly documenting identification of each specimen processed so that the correct results are available to the clinician. Demonstrates the ability to coordinate simultaneous tests/procedures with complete accuracy. Performs laboratory testing utilizing non-automated and automated, computerized equipment.
- Performs designated quality control measures on all tests, as applicable, accepting or rejecting results as indicated using quality control guidelines and results are interpreted. Recognizing unexpected results, errors and problems with patient tests referring abnormal or unusual results for patient and /or quality control beyond level of interpretive expertise. Notifies appropriate persons about abnormal data such as Alert Values and documents notification.
- Corrective and preventative maintenance, instrument function checks and basic troubleshooting are performed and recorded per department policy. Performs basic troubleshooting on equipment and documents troubleshooting. Communicates with supervisor about inoperable equipment.
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