Job Description

Responsibilities*
Order and/or process incoming samples (Main Lab and Emergency Department) by ensuring correct labeling, computer log-in, centrifugation, aliquoting, and storage.
Load the automation line.
Analyze patient specimens for moderately complex testing on instruments and/or by specified manual methodologies within specified turnaround times without sacrificing accuracy. (Main Lab and Emergency Department).
With supervision, process, analyze and report OR specimens for complex PTHI testing.
Analyze and record quality control materials with documentation of action on out-of-range values.
Accurately transcribe patient data from instrument printouts or worksheets into computer record including any pertinent sample description comments.
Perform and record routine instrument maintenance procedures.
Monitor instrument error codes, troubleshoot and correct problems as necessary.
Record all instrument and QC problems in log book as a means of communication with other operators.
Dispense O positive or O negative blood for trauma cases following blood bank guidelines.
Answer POC phone during 4:00pm to 7:00am daily and 24X7 on weekends.
Perform Point-of-Care duties as designated by the POC Supervisor.
Maintain work area in a well-stocked, clean condition.
Adhere to all safety/infection control policies and procedures.
Maintain a professional appearance and attitude in interactions with coworkers, supervisors, other hospital personnel, and hospital patients and their visitors.
Fulfill departmental continuing education requirement.
Required Qualifications*
In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

High school diploma is required.

Desired Qualifications*
An associate degree in clinical laboratory sciences or medical laboratory technologist with eligibility for certification, or chemical, physical or biological sciences from an accredited institution is desirable