What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blood Lab Laboratory Technologist position at Cardiovascular Institute of the South?
No weekend & No Holidays
NATURE OF DUTIES:
Independently performs a variety of routine and advanced medical laboratory technologist duties and provides leadership to the medical laboratory technician in work that involves the performance of a wide range of medical laboratory tests associated with an invasive, non-invasive, and interventional cardiovascular practice.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Performs routine and complex tests and analyses on patient samples according to established testing procedures in the laboratory.
- Operates manual and /or automated equipment in order to perform assigned duties.
- Validates and /or writes test procedures. Adapts methodologies and evaluates new procedures or methods while maintaining open lines of communication with employees to insure that they are kept up to date with procedures and information.
- Records and releases test results to be put into the computer system according to established procedures.
- Assigns and reviews work of technical department employees daily based on assignment of needs. Schedules and prioritizes the work of the department to ensure adequate coverage and handling of specific projects.
- Keeps supervisors informed of group progress, problems, employee performance and any significant factors affecting assigned responsibilities. Trains new employees and monitors performance of all employees in work group.
- Performs other related duties as assigned and serves in whatever other capacity deemed necessary for successful completion of the mission and goals of CIS/MCI and in concordance with its patient philosophy.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:
1. Keeps work area neat and organized. Reports safety issues to team leader immediately.
2. Works efficiently and manages time wisely. Assist other employees when all duties are complete.
3. Communicates any problems, difficulties or concerns regarding job duties to the team leader.
4. Performs all duties without significant error occurring with any regularity.
5. Meets all deadlines and timeframes for completion of assignments.
6. Represents CIS in a professional manner at all times. Demonstrates acceptable ability to interact with physicians, staff (“internal customers”) and “external customers” (patients, family members, insurance companies, home health etc.) on a professional level at all times. Exhibits good communication skills with physicians, patients, team leaders, and co-workers at all times.
7. Exhibits whenever possible a harmonious relationship with other CIS employees in order to accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the position. While perfect harmonious relationships with all employees is sometimes not achievable, not more than an occasional complaint should be received by the team leader about the incumbent of this position.
8. The employee shall work and relate cooperatively with all other employees (internal customers) of CIS to assure optimum care for the patients of CIS and to achieve standards of care set forth by the CIS medical staff.
9. Adheres to the CIS Compliance Plan as it pertains to the above specific job duties. Uses best efforts to maintain compliance by following the CIS Corporate Compliance Plan, attending CIS compliance education, following medical documentation guidelines, and communicating concerns regarding compliance issues.
10. Performs accurate and complete documentation in the patient’s medical record, when applicable. This includes documentation in both the paper record and the electronic medical record (EMR).
11. Work with the electronic medical record (EMR) staff to maintain quality and work towards future EMR development.
12. Maintains patient confidentiality according to the HIPAA standards of privacy and security.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
1. Completion of a four year post-high school course of study leading to Bachelors of Science degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Current registration by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a medical laboratory technologist.
Current State of IL certification as a clinical laboratory scientist.
