Lab Tech

Medical Lab Tech

Part-Time (Days - 20 hours per week)

WHO WE ARE:

In 2004, in an ambitious push to bring hospitality back to the hospital, a small group of top Metro-Detroit surgeons decided to create their own surgical hospital; one that provided patients with the best possible care in a small, easy-to-manage environment that truly embraces the best patient experience.  Our highly skilled surgeons and staff play a key role in our success rates and becoming the premier center of choice with 30 surgical beds and 6 operating rooms.    

Role/Position Definition:  Directs, supervises and performs daily laboratory activities to include but not limited to instrument maintenance, specimen collection, specimen processing, specimen analysis and results reporting.  Is familiar with and demonstrates competency in the use of all the laboratory equipment. Will perform routine and as needed maintenance on the lab equipment and will troubleshoot if necessary.

Qualifications/Position Requirements:

A.    Education/Experience

•   Associates Degree in related science field required.
•   1 years of Medical Laboratory experience preferred.

B.    Licensure/Certification

•   MLT certification or certification eligible preferred.
•   BLS certification preferred.

C.    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Is aware of laboratory standards and performs in accordance with them.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data.
• Must possess communication skills suited to a wide variety of audiences in both    written and verbal capacities.
• Ability to recognize and process confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Must possess strong organizational skills.
• Should be familiar with general office equipment such as fax, scanner, copier, postage machines and multiple line phones.

Duties and Responsibilities:

A.    Reports results in a timely manner and performs all quality checks to assure accuracy of results.

B.    Manages time to assure timely results reporting.

C.    Conducts inventory and maintains an adequate stock of supplies and reagents to support the laboratory needs.

D.    Monitors all refrigerator temperatures to assure that reagents are stored properly.

E.    Follows all instrument specific protocols in the operation and documentation of quality controls.

F.    Assures that documents and logs are complete and accurate and in addition will review department policies and procedures. New policies and procedures may be written under the guidance of the laboratory manager.

G.    Maintains a safe and clean laboratory environment.

H.    Keeps all laboratory equipment clean.

I.    Follows universal standard precautions and safe practices in the handling of all biohazardous material

J.    Monitors all laboratory activities to assure compliance to CLIA and AOA.

K.    Assures that the blood bank protocols and testing are in compliance with contract requirements and established policies and procedures.

L.    Able to work under pressure and in situations that demand patience, stamina, and endurance.

M.    Draw patient blood specimens from 3rd and 4th floors, x-ray and pre-admission testing patients, correctly and completely.

N.    Maintains quality control of eyewash stations, centrifuges, and thermometers throughout the hospital.

O.    Communicates test results by telephone, computer, and /or fax.

P.    Mentoring of Phlebotomy students to help them obtain the 100 required venipuncture draws.

Q.    Utilizes the reference laboratory computer system to register, order, and cancel testing when appropriate.

R.    Utilizes the EMR to order, result, cancel and review testing.

S.    Shows a responsibility to the job and co-workers by exhibiting good attendance and punctuality.

T.    Complies with all OSHA health and safety requirements. Maintains all the MSDS for the laboratory department including additions and deletions.

U.    Assist the other departments with efficiency standards by creating policies or practices that will save money and time. 

V.    Assist in the training of employees with new lab equipment.

W.    Performs all other duties as assigned.