LAB TECH

SUMMARY: To perform tests that help physicians diagnose and treat disease. Medical Laboratory personnel/technicians prepare samples for analysis, monitor test and procedures, and analyze the chemical content of fluids, match blood for transfusions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following, but is not limited to any other duties or tasks that may be assigned:

• Perform only those tests authorized by the director or laboratory manager/CLIA General Supervisor.
• Follows the laboratories procedures for specimen handling, processing result reporting, and record maintenance.
• Maintains records and proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Adheres to the laboratory’s policies with regard to QC, QA, and remedial action.
• Identify problems that adversely affect test performance.
• Document all corrective actions taken
• Rotation of Call with a 30 minute response time
• Take orders from Physicians and carry out proper testing
• Work with a variety of departments in a Professional manner
• Keep informed as to new ideas and procedures for improving work methods and flow of work
• When tests are completed results of the testing will be given to the physician in a timely manner along with distributing reports
• Maintain patient records, logs, stats, and reports and adhere to HIPPA policies
• Attend Professional Development meetings through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in Laboratory
• Participate in hospital/medical staff committee meetings as required and may serve on professional/civic service organizations as a hospital representative.
• Adhere to dress code and other hospital wide policies
• Complete mandatory in-service requirements
• Wear name tag while on duty
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner and complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
• Scheduling patients and coordinating appointments.
• Handles emergency or crisis situations
• Must be able to multitask