Job Description:

Tomah Memorial Hospital

EOE

POSITION DETAILS:

Full-time with benefits; 72 hours, varied shifts but primarily 1pm to1030pm, per two week pay period; weekend and holiday rotations required.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Director, performs clinical laboratory procedures while applying scientific principles and knowledge of physiological conditions effecting test results in order to assure high quality laboratory services. This position also performs quality assurance and instrument maintenance. Medical Technologists also maintain cooperative working relationships with intradepartmental and interdepartmental personnel.

MAJOR JOB FUNCTION:

1. Performs routine and special laboratory tests within designated area.

1. Recognizes test inconsistencies and takes appropriate corrective action. Provides assistance to laboratory co-workers in resolution of similar problems. Seeks help from the Director or clinical pathologist.
2. Calls critical test results to physicians or nurses immediately and according to established criteria and documents such calls.
3. Prepares test reports legibly. Initials and dates work performed as needed. Reviews reports for clerical accuracy and clinical indications.

2. Performs quality control tests within a designated area.

1. Runs quality control tests according to procedure and maintains appropriate data recording and review process.
2. Analyzes quality control data and takes appropriate corrective action when results are outside acceptable limits. Provides assistance to laboratory co-workers in resolution of similar problems. Seeks help from the department Director as required. Documents actions taken.
3. Holds patient results until out-of-control situations are resolved. Reports unresolved situations to the section head, or when appropriate, to the clinical pathologist or Medical Director.

3. Performs preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.

1. Observes and follows departmental preventive maintenance schedules.
2. Documents all instrument checks, preventive maintenance, routines, problems and corrective actions taken.
3. Recognizes, analyzes and takes corrective action to resolve instrument/clinical problems. Provides assistance to laboratory co-workers in the resolution of similar problems. Seeks help form the Director as required.
4. Reports unresolved instrument/clinical problems to the Director.

4. Provides in-service training to other laboratory personnel and students within a designated area.

1. Provides instruction in laboratory bench procedures, instrument/clinical troubleshooting techniques, and clinical application of test results.
2. Assures assimilation of procedures and evaluates troubleshooting techniques. Documents same by initialing department checklist.
3. Assists the Director in establishing educational programs that will meet the needs of employees or students.
4. Writes new procedures and method verifications as requested under the guidance of the Director.

5. Performs clerical functions associated with the designated laboratory area.

1. Performs data entry of specimens accurately.
2. Assures accurate billing of all tests. Corrects and makes changes as needed.

6. Contributes to the general laboratory functions and institutional needs.

1. Performs specimen collection and processing duties as needed or assigned and according to policies established in the phlebotomy area.
2. Attends regular departmental staff meetings and in-service training and keeps current on Lab communication.
3. Attends and participates in the preparation and/or presentation of the laboratory continuing education programs.
4. Observes laboratory and hospital policies, procedures and safety practices.
5. Keeps work area neat and clean. Restocks daily supplies and orders or notifies appropriate staff as needed.

7. Demonstrates competence in performing venipunctures and arterial blood gases on all relevant age groups and in obtaining neonatal heel sticks and finger capillary blood specimens.

8. Performs drug collections (DOT and non-DOT), breathalyzer testing and legal blood draws as assigned and according to policy

9. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Behaves in a manner consistent with hospital customer service program.

1. Treats co-workers and customers as appropriate. Is courteous and helpful in all customer contacts.

2. Meets hospital and departmental dress code and hygiene guidelines.

1. Is familiar with dress code/uniform requirements for department.
2. Dresses consistently in the appropriate attire in respect to position at hospital.

3. Meets JOINT COMMISSION and hospital educational standards as required.

4. Is present and prepared for work as scheduled.

5. Demonstrates creativity and initiative in job.

1. Contributes, develops, supports and/or carries out new ideas and methods in cooperation with co-workers and supervisors.
2. Is self-motivated.

6. Demonstrates support for and ability to work as part of a team on achieving departmental and organizational goals.

1. Develops positive working relationships, is receptive to and acts upon input from other team members and departments and is willing and able to compromise as needed.

7. Demonstrates organizational skills and effective use of time.

8. Communicates effectively.

1. Able to express ideas/opinions, uses appropriate congruent communications methods.
2. Deal with co-workers and customers openly and honestly.
3. Is receptive and attentive to communication/feedback from co-workers and customers.

9. Adheres to strict customer confidentiality standards, recognizing that even acknowledgment of privileged information is prohibited.

10. Supports and complies with the National Patient Safety Goals and quality improvement initiatives.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Either an Associate degree in Laboratory Science or a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or chemical, physical or biological sciences is required or previously qualified as a technologist on or before February 28, 1992 under applicable regulations.

2. ASCP or NCA certification or certification eligible preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

2. Excellent human relation skills as demonstrated by the ability to interface positively with all customers and employees.

3. Must acquire the knowledge and maintain established competency levels to perform essential laboratory practice.

4. Must have the ability to work with frequent interruptions, under stress, with minimal supervision, and to exercise initiative and judgment in analyzing, organizing, planning, prioritizing, scheduling and coordinating work with others.

5. Needs to possess as high level of intelligence, integrity, sense of responsibility and ability to comprehend and analyze details.

6. Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.

7. Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for infant through geriatric patients.

8. Prior laboratory experience preferred.

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