LAB TECH - MLT (FT)Humboldt County Memorial Hospital • Humboldt, Tennessee, United States
LAB TECH - MLT (FT)
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
- Humboldt, Tennessee, United States
- Humboldt, Tennessee, United States
À propos
The Laboratory Director/Manager and or Laboratory General Supervisor Supervises:
New employees and students Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Collects blood and other specimens skillfully, efficiently, aseptically, and safely.
Start-up, cleaning, maintenance and troubleshooting of all laboratory equipment. Properly labels and processes specimens for testing. Performs routine testing in all areas of the laboratory, observing necessary quality control standards. Checks reagents for outdates and informing personnel responsible for ordering when supplies are low. Keeps detailed records of tests performed and maintains records. Properly prepares specimens to be shipped to reference laboratories for testing. Participates in housekeeping duties such as cleaning and equipment maintenance.
Obtains specimens when requested from outside of the hospital. Performs DOT/Non-DOT urine drug screen collections and Breath Alcohol Testing. May assist in training new personnel and students. Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team and patients. Maintains confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Able to work any shifts, including weekends as needed. Able to work independently. Takes call when scheduled and be able to arrive at the hospital within 20 minutes Understands and follows all policies and procedures pertaining to the Laboratory and hospital. Responsible for participating in Continuing Education. Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or results. Must be able to correct the problem or know when to notify the Laboratory Director/Manager or designee. Proficient in the use of the hospital and laboratory computer systems. Maintains a cooperative, teamwork relationship with coworkers. Observes and demonstrate all aspects of Service Excellence and Key Service Behaviors. Assumes all responsibilities of Testing Personnel listed in CLIA §493.1495. Performs functions other than described above as deemed necessary by the Laboratory Director/ Manager. Physical & Mental Requirements:PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED BY ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL TASKSTASKXTASKX 1. Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over 19. Pushing X 2. Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs. X 20. Stooping X 3. Light lifting, under 15 lbs. 21. Climbing stairs X 4. Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over 22. Climbing ladders 5. Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs. X 23. Operating mechanical equipment X 6. Light carrying, under 15 lbs. 24. Operating office equipment X 7. Straight pulling 25. Operating motor vehicle X 8. Pulling hand over hand 26. Ability to see X 9. Repeated bending X 27. Identify colors X 10. Reaching above shoulder X 28. Depth perception needed X 11. Simple grasping X 29. Hearing (with aid) X 12. Dual simultaneous grasping 30. Hearing (without aid) 13. Walking X 31. Ability to write X 14. Standing X 32. Ability to count X 15. Sitting X 33. Ability to read X 16. Crawling 34. Other (please specify): Hand Dexterity X 17. Twisting 35. Other (please specify): 18. Kneeling X 36. Other (please specify): RELATED WORK SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSTASKXTASKX 1. Outside X 13. Dust 2. Inside X 14. Grease and oils 3. Travel X 15. Solvents a) car 16. Radiant/electrical energy b) van 17. Slippery/uneven walking surfaces c) bus 18. Working around machines with moving parts and moving objects X d) plane 19. Working around moving objects or vehicles 4. Excessive heat 20. Working below ground 5. Excessive cold 21. Working on ladders or scaffolding 6. Excessive humidity 22. Working with hands in water 7. Excessive dampness/chill 23. Vibration 8. Dry atmosphere 24. Working closely with others X 9. Excessive noise/intermittent 25. Working alone X 10. Constant noise X 26. Longer or irregular work hours X 11. Silica, asbestos, etc. 27. Other (please specify):Exposer to blood or other potentially infectious material X 12. Fumes, smoke, gases 28. Other (please specify): Exposer to sharps, such as needles and lances X 29. Other (please specify): May be exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals X Minimum educational requirements:
Meets the requirements for Testing Personnel in CLIA 493.1489. The following credentials satisfy the requirements in conjunction with the skills and knowledge requirements. These credentials do not include all possible means of meeting the requirements.
An associate degree in medical laboratory technology.
Certification by a national organization (i.e. ASCP, AMT, NCA) preferred. Certification for DOT urine drug testing collection and Breath Alcohol Testing. Note: May become certified after employment. Valid driver's license.
Work environment:
Employees in this job classification have been identified as having the likelihood of occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. The employee must comply with the OSHA Exposure Control Plan, utilizing Universal Precautions. The employee is subject to exposure to sharps, such as needles and lancets. The employee may be exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals. The employee must comply with the laboratories Chemical Hygiene Plan. The employee is subject to normal, climate-controlled environment (modern clinical laboratory). The employee is subject to outside environmental conditions, traveling to nursing homes, etc. to draw blood Schedules are subject to change as needed
Acknowledgment I have read and understand the responsibilities and requirements of this position and confirm that I am able to perform these duties with or without accommodations under ADA.
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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