Med Lab Tech MLT

QUALIFICATIONS

Testing Personnel Qualifications are defined in CFR 493.1489

Education
SCCH Laboratory requires the following qualifications for Medical Laboratory Technician:

· Has earned an associate degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or

1. Has previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under CFR 493.1489, on or before 02/28/1992, and

2. Currently possesses certification or passes a certified registry examination within 6 months from hire date

Experience/Skills

· One to two years’ experience

· Typing skills

· Possesses basic knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures

· Works collaboratively and professionally with co-workers, patients, outside agencies, and physicians

· Performs waived, moderate, and high complexity testing and participates in proficiency testing programs

· Performs other duties as defined under CLIA 493.1495 of CFR Title 42 of Federal Register

Required Licenses/Certifications

· CPR

Working Conditions

· Works in a clean, well-lit environment with good ventilation

ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavioral Expectations

· Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations

Responsibilities/Technical Skills

· Practices courtesy, tact, and diplomacy–essential elements of the job–when in contact with lab customers

· Maintains a professional and friendly atmosphere for patients and co-workers

· Answers telephone

· Faxes

· Files and organizes

· Sends mail to mailroom daily

· Checks equipment temperatures daily, making sure they are in range, and that corrective action is taken if a temperature is out of range

· Receives and logs specimens coming into clinical laboratory

· Reads and understands requisitions and physicians’ orders for laboratory requests

· Has knowledge of the correct order of draw

· Has knowledge of test requirements such as specimen collection container, specimen collection processing, and specimen storage and transportation

· Assembles equipment, such as needles, appropriate containers, etc. according to specified procedures

· Adequately performs venipuncture and heel sticks according to procedures

· Consistently draws blood competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible

· Properly labels all specimens collected

· Is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting results

· Performs only those high complexity tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training or experience, and technical abilities

· Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results

· Documents and reports patient results accurately and in a timely manner

· Consults with appropriate lab personnel when test findings are abnormal

· Completes duties in a timely and productive manner, responding to workload as necessary

· Knows how to prioritize STATs, ASAP, time scheduled test, etc.

· Conducts drug screen–Non DOT and DOT–collection and processing

· Reports and documents critical value within established time frames

· Stocks work area and supplies prior to leaving and throughout the day as needed

· Disinfects work area and equipment according to laboratory procedure

· Reports to the director when results are unacceptable

· Participates in at least 80% of monthly departmental meetings

· Other duties as assigned

· Demonstrates competency in performing testing in the following areas:

o Blood collection (venous and heel stick)

o Drug Screen Collection

o Hematology

o Urinalysis

o Coagulation

o Blood Banking

o Immunology/Serology

o Chemistry

o Microbiology

Quality Control/Quality Assurance

· Consistently performs, analyzes, and records quality control data

· Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, and

o Corrects the problems; or

o Immediately notifies the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director

· Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specification

· Takes necessary and appropriate corrective action, and documents consistently

· Reports NO patient results when quality control values are unacceptable

· Participates in quality assurance monitoring programs

· Performs necessary quality assurance documentation consistently

· When performing high complexity testing adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed

· Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality controls activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed

· Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens

· Follows the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.

· Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specification

· Other duties as assigned by Director

Budget/Cost Containment/Miscellaneous

· Conscious of cost containment and complies as feasible

· Monitors inventory and orders supplies on a weekly basis

· Conducts monthly review of supplies to check for expiration dates

· Notifies the Manager when supplies are low and have not been received

· Follows the SCCH attendance policy

· Utilizes time clock in a professional manner

· Clocks out for breaks if leaving the hospital grounds

· Works overtime hours only when approved by manager

Competency/Education

· Documents competency of job performance at 6 months and on an annual basis according to CLIA guidelines

· Performs required education in HealthStream

· Performs required mandatory education in MediaLab