Coord Lab - Stem Cell - Roper Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Variable Hours / Weekend Availability Required

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Performs routine and special diagnostic procedures following established standards, policies, and procedures requiring judgment and independent decision making. Orders inventory in absence of Supervisor/Manager. Assesses competency for laboratory personnel. Assess quality control performance and completes other regulatory reviews in the absence of the Supervisor/Manager. Assists with reviews, updates, and procedure revisions as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Technical Skills: Performs routine and complex laboratory analyses requiring technical skills, judgment and independent decision making. Reports results and documents according to department policy. Assesses quality control acceptability and reviews monthly data for trends and adjusts as needed. Assists with evaluating clinically relevant methods for improvement and/or expansion of services. Performs supervisory responsibility in the absence of the Section Supervisor/Manager.
• Communication/Customer Service: Communicates information and test results accurately, timely, and professionally. Maintains good rapport with peers, management, physicians, and hospital staff. Follows through with issues/communications and responds as appropriate.
• Instrumentation: Responsible for the proper operation of instruments, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting. Operates laboratory instruments as assigned according to policy, and documents results. Understands theory of instrument operations and mechanical function. Troubleshoots instrument, calibration, and quality control issues. Ensures completion of AMR, correlations, and any other compliance requirements as needed.
• Information Handling: Responsible for proper use of Lab and Hospital information systems according to policy inordering, receiving, cancellation of tests and reviewing and verification of results. Performsduties relating to the computer system per Laboratory and Hospital Policy. Maintains patientconfidentiality per established policies.
• Safety/Compliance: Adheres to all safety and infection control policies. Maintains a safeworking environment and informs supervisor of any issues relating to safety. Is knowledgeableand adheres to regulations pertaining to medical necessity and billing. Completes all mandatorycontinuing education and participates in continuing education programs.
  
  

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• ASCP, ASCPI, NCA, or AMT registered as a MT, MLS, OR IMLS.
  
  

Education

• B.S. in Medical Technology, or Bachelor's degree with prerequisite coursework and clinical training (required)
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, candidate must meet the alternate route requirements for education and training as set forth by ASCP, NCA, or AMT in order to be certified by ASCP, NCA, or AMT.
  
  

Work Experience

• Two years clinical laboratory experience. (required)
  
  

Training

Language

Patient Population

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. _ This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also, select the age of the patient population served:_

     X    Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

         Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.?

         Neonates (0-4 weeks)

         Infant (1-12 months)

         Pediatrics (1-12 years)

         Adolescents (13-17 years)

         Adults (18-64 years)

         Geriatrics (65 years and older)

        Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range and ability to distinguish colors. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases, toxic substances, biohazardous materials, and/or other conditions common to a laboratory environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills :

• Must be capable of operating laboratory instrumentation, performing patient phlebotomy, and making sound, well-informed decisions under stressful conditions and time constraints.
• Must demonstrate ability to organize testing workflow, direct laboratory staff, develop and implement training guidelines, and ensure quality patient care.
• Must demonstrate competence in using Lab and Hospital information systems
• Must be able to use office equipment such as telephones, fax machines, computer terminals, etc.
  
  

Soft/Interpersonal Skills

• Must maintain strict confidentiality of work related information.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates organizational and leadership ability.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more
• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
  
  

Department

Stemcell Lab - Roper Hospital

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com .