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Operates instruments and performs procedures within scope of training, utilizing established protocols. Performs scheduled maintenance procedures. Recognizes equipment malfunctions and acts according to established protocols.
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Performs, records, and maintains accurate quality control records. Recognizes out of control results and takes appropriate actions; remedial documentation is performed and recorded in a timely manner.
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Answers inquiries regarding results and factors affecting results. Interacts with health care team, maintaining patient confidentiality. Acts as a liaison and fosters effective communication between laboratory and health care team.
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Performs pre-analytical sample processing according to established procedures
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Performs waived to highly complex laboratory testing according to established procedures.
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Performs routine inquiry and data input on the laboratory computer system and related clerical duties.
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Prioritizes workload to maximize efficiency while meeting patient and physician needs.
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Verifies patient identity and performs venipunctures, blood cultures, bleeding times, drug screen collection and micro techniques accurately and efficiently following established procedures, including proper labeling of specimens.
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Assumes responsibility for specimen collection and testing systems considering the age-specific and physical needs of the patient.
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Processes biological specimens for analysis following established procedures. Evaluates and solves problems related to specimen collection and processing and presence of interfering substances.
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Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies by attending mandatory in-services and continuing laboratory education and participating in continuous quality improvement. Maintains and upgrades personal development.
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Drafts and review procedures. Participate in new method evaluation as requested
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Acts as a team leader as assigned, by establishing and completing objectives. May direct the scheduling and completion of all activities. May instruct, assign work and provide guidance to co-workers in the absence of supervisory personnel.
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Demonstrates effective, positive verbal communication skills to those served by the laboratory
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Instructs new employees and students as required. Presents educational information to employees as requested.
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Restocks all necessary supplies in order to maintain established stock levels.
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Performs other duties as directed by laboratory manager or laboratory designee.
