What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Technician/Laboratory Assistant position at COFMC?
POSITION TITLE: Medical Laboratory Technician/Laboratory Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Ancillary
NATURE OF POSITION: The Medical Laboratory Technician/Laboratory Assistant role performs all analytical phases of the routing laboratory operation in a moderate complexity laboratory. The MLT/Lab Assistant also provides administrative assistance for the Ancillary Services Leadership roles.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma
- Phlebotomy Certification
- Five years of Laboratory assistance experience
- Secondary education in a science or medical field that includes anatomy and physiology
- Performs all laboratory procedures using appropriate equipment and materials
- Appropriately documents quality control procedures, instrument checks and maintenance reports
- Records workload and test results according to established lab protocol
- Verifies ancillary services provided and makes appropriate changes to the superbill
- Takes corrective action with proper documentation when controls are out of range or test results are abnormal
- Performs proficiency testing according to the schedule subscribed from the American Proficiency Institute
- Performs venipuncture/capillary sticks on adults and pediatric patients
- Performs other phlebotomy duties as necessary
- Processes samples according to test specific requirements
- Manages orders and charges for testing.
- Document appropriate consent form prior to patient testing
- Performs and appropriately document equipment checks and maintenance.
- Employ radiological procedures and techniques appropriately, efficiently, and effectively.
- Utilize X-ray computer system for data entry and processing X-ray images.
- Perform and document diagnostic X-ray exams.
- Utilize PACs system to submit completed exam images to the radiologist.
- Retrieve and import radiologist reports into the patient’s electronic health record.
- Follow all safety regulations concerning radiology personnel and patients.
- Use protective clothing and devices properly.
- Consult with leadership when difficulties are encountered in the testing procedure.
- Provides quality patient care.
- Assist in inventory and record retention.
- Daily disinfection of work surfaces and equipment used in the department.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
ORGANIZATION:
- Exhibits enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and professionalism in the workplace
- Handles personal conflict and works through it at the lowest possible level (first with party/parties involved, then, if necessary, with 3rd party mediation)
- Displays a friendly manner and is easy to approach
- Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed, appearance and dresses in accordance with the dress code policy
- Leaves personal problems out of the workplace
- Treats all co-workers with dignity and respect
- Abstains from gossip in the workplace
- Arrives on time and works through designated hours
- Completes tasks effectively, accurately and on time
- Demonstrates little or no absenteeism/follows leave guidelines
- Follows designated line of support
- Displays a willingness and flexibility to respond to unusual job-related demands
- Manages time well
- Recognizes and assists others in the work of the department, even though the work may be outside of regular duties
- Shares equally in the workload of the department
- Works cooperatively with all team members and departments
- Works independently requesting assistance from supervisor only as needed
- Abstains from criticizing the Clinic (COFMC), colleagues and supervisors
- Demonstrates loyalty to the Clinic (COFMC)COFMC, colleagues and supervisors
- Demonstrates support of the mission and vision of the Clinic (COFMC)
- Accepts and participates in cross training
- Takes initiative to identify skill development needs
- Commitment to the mission of COFMC.
