What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Medical laboratory technologist position at US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities?
Delaware's Largest Cancer Treatment Group- Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants, Newark & Middletown, DE
We are a private practice comprised of 11 physicians and 10 APPs. Our mission is to provide quality cancer care to the patients in our local community. We are affiliated with the US Oncology Network, which is one of the nation's largest networks of integrated, community-based oncology practices that are dedicated to advancing high-quality, evidence-based cancer care. Our board-certified physicians in Hematology and Medical Oncology, Palliative Care Medicine, and breast surgery have trained and held faculty positions in nationally and internationally recognized academic centers. Our physicians have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of malignant diseases and disorders of the blood and breast.
Through our relationship with the US oncology Network, we are able to offer a competitive salary and affordable benefits including but not limited as Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance, 401K profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and parental leave.
We have an immediate opening for a PRN Medical Laboratory Tech.
SCOPE: Is responsible for accurately performing specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures including moderate and high complexity laboratory tests. Initiates and follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Performs specimen collection and assists with patient flow as needed. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Assists with performing phlebotomy and collecting appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
-Assures pre-authorization and completes appropriate consent forms (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
-Assists with special procedures as needed (i.e. bone marrows in the room).
-Follows the laboratory*s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.
-Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
-Processes incoming orders for lab testing including reference laboratory specimens.
-Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology specimens.
-Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment.
-Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.
-Adheres to the laboratory*s quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance.
-Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators and reagents.
-Participates in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.
-Prepares peripheral blood smear and performs complete WBC differential.
-Performs microscopic examination of urinary sediment.
-Records results on appropriate worksheet and computer system and performs file maintenance.
-Processes specimens for send-out testing.
-Follows the laboratory*s policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory*s established acceptable levels of performance.
-Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor.
-Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory*s established performance specifications. -Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists.
-Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up.
-Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing.
-Prepares reagents, stains and other chemical solutions as needed.
-Restocks the laboratory area as needed.
-Processes in-house and in-coming results for charting.
-Charts patient results in a timely manner as needed.
-Properly identify and band patients for blood product transfusion.
-Processes properly labeled specimens according to local bloodbank policy.
-Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
-Complies with applicable regulatory agency standards.
-Properly disposes of hazardous materials.
-Maintains a clean working environment.
-Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associates degree in medical technology or laboratory science. Current state license if required. AMT, ASCP or equivalent certification preferred but not required. Position requires 3-7 years experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients.
Applicants will be hired into the title appropriate to their credentials and years of experience.
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
