Performs all levels of Waived Moderate and High complexity clinical laboratory tests and procedures. Maintains and calibrates equipment. Provides teaching and education to students and other team members.
Job Responsibilities
Performs clinical laboratory tests according to established procedures of verification processing testing and reporting.
Performs the pertinent quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards and records results appropriately.
Assists in delivery of physicians reports via phone and electronic distribution in a timely manner.
Responds to technical question calls from units and physicians.
Performs preventive maintenance and monitoring of all equipment to ensure that it is working properly and maintains related records.
Records on instrument logs any repairs replacement and maintenance needed of equipment.
Maintains adequate supply inventories by rotating stock checking for expiration dates and ordering replacement stock..
Performs venipuncture on patients of all age groups and other specimen collection using proper therapeutic skills and according to procedures.
Assists supervisors in additional duties which support the labs quality program.
May serve as a CLIA defined technical consultant technical supervisor and general supervisor.
May perform technical supervisor reviews in ImmunoHematology.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree or higher in Science required within 90 days of employment in this position OR
Bachelors degree or higher in related field required within 90 days of employment in this position
A combination of education training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
No experience required
MT Certified as a Medical Technologist through American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required within 12 months of employment in this position OR
MT Certified as a Medical Technologist through American Medical Technologists (AMT) required within 12 months of employment in this position OR
MLS Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist through American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required within 12 months of employment in this position OR
CLS Clinical Laboratory Scientist through American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required within 12 months of employment in this position OR
CLS Clinical Laboratory Scientist through American Medical Technologists (AMT) required within 12 months of employment in this position
Skills and Attributes
Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Works under minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Ability to meet requirements for High Complexity Testing Personnel per the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
Physical Demands
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Sitting: Occasionally
Lifting 025 lbs: Frequently
Lifting 2575 lbs: Rarely
Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
Carrying 025 lbs: Frequently
Carrying 2575 lbs: Rarely
Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
Pushing/Pulling 025 lbs: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling 2575 lbs: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
Climbing: Occasionally
Bending/Stooping: Frequently
Kneeling: Occasionally
Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
Reaching: Frequently
Talking: Frequently
Hearing: Frequently
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
Running: Occasionally
Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles surpass goals celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE We focus on service to patients customers and team members by anticipating their needs thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
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