Travel Medical Lab Technician
Hyannis, MA
Windsor Healthcare Recruitment Group, Inc.
4x10 hrs, Days

JOB DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To perform the highest quality testing in the Section to which assigned.  Serves as a facilitator/resource person to ensure effective department operation.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.      Act as a resource for all Laboratory Techs and personnel when questions or problems arise.

2.      Assists Lab Section Supervisor with the day to day operation of the Lab Section area ensuring effective daily department operations and participate in the staffing process to ensure adequate staffing in all Lab areas.

3.      Trains and orients new employees and students on procedures and operations of the department. 

4.      Ensures the satisfaction of all users of the department's services, both internal and external and seeks to continually improve customer service and satisfaction.

5.      Performs clinical testing and in conformance with all the Laboratory procedures and physician orders in any of the Laboratory areas assigned; Blood Bank, Serology, Coagulation, Hematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, Clinical Microscopy and Microbiology.

6.      Maintains proficiency in all areas of Laboratory assigned.

7.      Prepares reagents, standards, controls, stains and culture media as necessary.

8.      Performs instrument troubleshooting as necessary and preventive maintenance as scheduled.  Acts as a liaison with technical engineers, vendors and service departments.

9.      Accurately transcribes completed test data for reporting. 

10.  Makes recommendations for improvements in quality and/or efficiency to the immediate supervisor. 

11.  Assists Section Supervisor.

·         Relieves member of management as required. 

·         Serves as a technical reference in the Supervisor's absence. 

·         Participates in the competency assessment of peers in accordance with CAP guidelines

12.  Assists Section Supervisor in the maintenance of the Quality Control program to include:

·       Troubleshoot and approval primary rule failures

·       Verification of QC methods; new and periodic

·       Review of daily and periodic QC data

·       Review of reagent and maintenance QC

·       Collect and summarize monthly statistical data

13.  Participates in the test validations, instrument interfaces and other laboratory information systems projects.

14.  Assists in the design, implementation and management of quality assurance projects, as well the evaluation of data and recommendations.

15.  Assists Section Supervisors in maintaining Procedure Manuals in compliance with CAP and CLSI standards and review/revises the manuals as necessary and at least annually.

16.  Performs functions of the LST job descriptions as needed to include:

·       All data processing functions

·       Answers phones

·       Verifies in-coming specimens with courier

·       Prepares specimens for shipment to intra-system sites and references labs; makes necessary arrangements for transportation

17.  Practice efficient and economical use of laboratory supplies; checks the inventory, orders supplies and restocks upon arrival.

18.  Obtains appropriate blood specimens from patients of all ages.

19.  Maintains confidentiality of information deemed confidential.

20.  Maintains harmonious and cooperative relations with fellow employees, medical staff, patients and guests and serves effectively as part of the Laboratory team in performing professional service to patients. 

21.  Maintains work benches, testing areas and other work areas in a clean, sanitary and free of clutter condition for the safety of patients, guests and staff.

22.  Maintains professional growth and development through approved seminars workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise and must document completion of at least 6.0 contact hours as defined and approved by the ASCP or NCA.

23.  Maintains a thorough knowledge of departmental and Hospital policies and procedures as they pertain to the job, including the fire and disaster plans.

24.  Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

Lead MT (ASCP)

·       Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

·       Demonstrated ability to work independently and to work under pressure.

·       Demonstrated strong leadership, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.

·       Demonstrated ability to triage work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.

·       Demonstrated ability to maintain harmonious and cooperative relations with fellow employees, medical staff, patients and guests and serves effectively as part of the department team in performing professional service to patients.

·     Registration as a Medical Laboratory Technician with the ASCP or NCA.

·     B.S. degree or higher in Medical Lab Science, Medical Technology, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry

·  Completion of an approved Medical technology internship program and registration as a Medical Technologist with the ASCP or NCA.