What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Technician (FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/PRN) position at ST JAMES PARISH HOSPITAL (INC)?
Responsible for performing chemical, hematology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, and blood bank analysis in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Job Duties:
- Orders lab test accurately in the LIS computer system
- Receives lab samples in the LIS computer system for processing
- Process and analyze lab samples appropriately for each lab department
- Ensures quality lab testing and instrument performance
- Adheres to regulatory compliance guidelines
- Maintains competency requirements
- Collect drug screens using correct form and generate correct charge
- Label and handle lab specimens properly
- Performs venipuncture to obtain blood sample using appropriate type of equipment to adjust to patient age. Use two identifiers to identify patient when collecting samples
- Ensures supplies are well stocked in all areas. Monitor inventory and orders supplies from Material Management
- Always answers phone using proper phone courtesy
- Maintains an organized and clean working area Research and resolve problems with lab samples and test reports by looking up patient results in the LIS computer system and fax to proper personnel
- Supports departmental goals and objectives
- Other related duties as assigned
