What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Lab Tech - Laboratory - FT - Evening position at Stormont Vail Health?
Schedule:
Full time - 36 hours/week or greaterShift:
Second Shift (Evenings - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)Weekly Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 1430-2300 with rotating weekend & holidays.Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
Responsible for receiving specimens, confirming physician orders, obtaining the necessary information for testing specimens, preparing the specimens for testing and preparing specimens to be forwarded to other laboratories (reference laboratories). Acts as a resource person for inpatient caregivers, clinic caregivers and outreach accounts with regards to solving problems, answering questions and giving technical support. Assists the Outreach Account representative to establish positive relationships with outreach accounts. Performs bench testing in one or more areas of the laboratory to obtain data to be used in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Assists in and/or instructs other personnel and medical technologist interns.
Education Qualifications
Experience Qualifications
Skills and Abilities
- Follows departmental procedure manual instructions in the event a quality control sample falls out of acceptable limits.
- Uses a pleasant and professional manner. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with patients, customers, staff, and others using a courteous and caring attitude.
- Interacts with colleagues in a way that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment.
- Periodically reviews applicable journal material.
- Follows all applicable OSHA guidelines. Follows all hospital and departmental safety procedures. Arrives at work on time, begins work promptly, and is available until end of shift.
Licenses and Certifications
- Medical Laboratory Scientist - ASCP Certification by AMT or NCA is also accepted. Required or Single discipline technologist or specialist certification in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Molecular Biology, or Microbiology may be considered depending on the position.
What you will do
- Is able to collect and test a variety of specimen and sterile techniques. Follows departmental procedure manual instructions in the event a quality control sample falls out of acceptable limits.
- Able to report high quality, consistent and reliable results. Maintains accurate records.
- Understands the theory involved in procedures and troubleshoots when questionable or erratic results occur. Takes proper remedial action in response to test systems being out of control limits.
- Maintains equipment as directed by instruction manual, laboratory policy procedure manual and/or supervisor. Operates equipment properly. Thoroughly reads manual before using equipment. Knows the equipment, how it functions, what its limitations are when it is malfunctioning.
- Reports unusual or erratic results to supervisor. Maintains quality control records; keep limits posted and up-to-date. Calculates the control mean and standard deviation for each numeric test monthly.
- Calls critical results to clinics, outreach clients or inpatient nursing units; refers to departmental procedure manual for special reporting.
- Researches and sets up new procedures and/or modifies existing ones.
- Evaluates delta checks according to departmental procedure and calls the result when indicated per procedure.
- Follows other specific laboratory computer procedures.
- Effectively relates to the patient/client, with his total welfare as the most important goal. Relates any pertinent data or information about patient or laboratory sample to ordering physician and appropriately documents the communication.
- Offers to help fellow workers as time permits without neglecting own responsibilities. Uses spare time for work related activities. Organizes work during heavy workload situations to expedite patient results. Prioritizes/reorganizes workload in response to STAT requests.
- Inventory supplies as directed by supervisory technologist. Tells supervisor about any supplies or equipment needed. Alert to situations or new techniques which will conserve supplies or improve efficiency. Evaluates new products and supplies as directed by supervisor.
- Gives lectures or bench training as assigned to the Medical Technologist interns and other health professionals. Instructs other employees and interns on techniques and procedures as directed by supervisory technologists. Conveys knowledge competently and in an encouraging way when necessary to train others on new equipment or new procedures. Reports errors of breach of technique by supportive personnel or interns to education coordinator or management staff. Completes documentation as required.
Required for All Jobs
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
Remote Work Guidelines
- Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
- Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
- Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
- Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Remote Work Capability
Scope
- No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility
Physical Demands
- Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Hearing: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
- Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Working Conditions
- Burn: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Chemical: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Electrical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Explosive: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Mechanical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Radiant Energy: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Hazards (other): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Vibration: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.
