About this position
Job Type: Per-diem
Job Summary: Under the general supervision of a Lab Supervisor, the MT/CLS performs all laboratory procedures in a prompt, accurate, and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
- Proficient and efficient at venipuncture and arterial punctures.
- Assists section supervisor in daily operation of assigned section.
- Able to solve most problems and handle difficult situations appropriately with little or no supervision.
- Has written and oral communicative abilities adequate to comprehend technical materials and communicate with medical professionals.
- Practices clinical lab science in the following specialties; i.e. responsible for examination of materials or specimens taken from the human body to provide information for use in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of a disease or the assessment of a medical condition. This includes the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of such examinations:
- Chemistry & Special Chemistry
- Hematology
- Urinalysis
- Coagulation
- Blood bank
- Microbiology
- Serology
- Performs appropriate instrument checks, and maintenance as required.
- Properly operates any lab instrument and able to perform any required procedure. Must be able to use independent judgement and knowledge to perform related tasks.
- Must possess sufficient academic, technical, clinical skills and knowledge to evaluate, troubleshoot, research, and resolve day-to-day problems that arise or special projects assigned by a section supervisor, Asst. Director, or Director.
- Able to oversee the work of dependent practitioners (technicians, assistants, Phlebotomist, and trainees).
- Understands and responds appropriately to STAT, Urgent, and Timed tests.
- Maintains all records necessary in all departments.
- Able to perform well in all areas of lab during Meditech downtime scenarios.
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
- At all times, takes care not to compromise patient care with excessive rejections, recollections, or delays.
- Utilizes judgement in including appropriate disclaimer statements in the report indicating the potential compromised nature of the result and reason.
- Able to identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results and either corrects problem or immediately notifies the section supervisor or lab management.
Professional Requirements
- Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean.
- Completes annual education requirements.
- Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
- Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
- Attends mandatory meetings; attends and/or reads minutes of other scheduled meetings.
- Supports the Mission and goals of JCMH and department for quality patient care.
- Respects patient confidentiality and uses discretion in discussion of patient information.
- Recognizes when others are in need of assistance and consistently offers to help when own workload permits or finds someone who can. Assists Managers/Supervisors with scheduling/workload needs.
- Demonstrates courteous behavior and telephone etiquette through polite and respectful communication with all patients, guests, and co-workers.
- Follows hospital and departmental requirements for infection control and safety.
- Demonstrates evidence of maintaining professional knowledge and skills (competency).
- Demonstrates initiative in all areas.
Regulatory and Education Requirements:
- MT (ASCP) or equivalent registry eligible preferred.
Experience:
- Prefer 1-year experience, but will consider new graduates as registry eligible (with registry completion within 1 year).
Skills:
- Mathematical, computer, reasoning, and language skills at the college level.
- Able to operate Lab Instrumentation with minimal supervision.
Physical Demands:
- For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description. Near visual & hearing acuity required to perform essential duties of position.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.
FREQUENTLY USUALLY OCCASIONALLY INFREQUENTLY N/A
(at least 50%) (25 –) (10 – 24%) (10%)
1 Standing/Walking .................................................. X
2 Sitting........................................................................... X
3 Twisting ...................................................................... X
4 Lifting/Carrying ...................................................... X
5 Pushing/Pulling....................................................... X
6 Climbing (ascending/descending
ladders/stairs) ......................................................... X
7 Bending/Stooping .................................................. X
8 Using arm muscles frequently or for
extended periods .................................................... X
9 Using leg muscles frequently or for
extended periods .................................................... X
10 Using back muscles frequently or for
extended periods .................................................... X
11 Potential for wound care or invasive
procedures ................................................................. X
HOW OFTEN ARE THESE WEIGHTS LIFTED OR CARRIED?
FREQUENTLY USUALLY OCCASIONALLY INFREQUENTLY N/A
(at least 50%) (25 –) (10 – 24%) (10%)
2 – 10 Pounds ......................................................... X
11 – 20 Pounds ........................................................ X
21 – 30 Pounds ........................................................ X
31 – 40 Pounds ........................................................ X
41 – 50 Pounds ........................................................ X
50 Pounds or more................................................ X
DOES THE JOB REQUIRE?
FREQUENTLY USUALLY OCCASIONALLY INFREQUENTLY N/A
(at least 50%) (25 –) (10 – 24%) (10%)
Working in hot, cold or wet surroundings... X
Working outdoors................................................... X
Working with or near chemicals ...................... X
Working near radiation sources....................... X
Working near fumes .............................................. X
Working with hazardous waste materials ... X
Operating vehicles or machinery..................... X
Using hand tools or power tools....................... X
Wearing protective clothing and
equipment.................................................................. X