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GENERAL SUMMARY:
Acts as technical information resource for MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory.
Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or results and uses knowledge, critical thinking skills, and judgment to troubleshoot and resolve them. May be assigned to assume the duties of a charge technologist. Performs tasks and procedures specific to assigned department with minimal supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Uses educational and technical expertise to troubleshoot issues related to specimen quality, instrument/method performance and analytical interferences to ensure patient results match clinical status.
- Assists and supports quality management systems and performance improvement initiatives.
- Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines and records.
- Maintains supply inventories.
- Trains new employees and acts as a preceptor for medical laboratory science students.
- Operates laboratory information systems, personal computers, and instrument-related computer software.
- Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
Functions specific to West Lakes Lab, Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry and Microbiology Sections:
- Performs complex laboratory procedures utilized for the diagnosis and treatment of disease as appropriate for patient age to include neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric adults; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
- Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning the results, and takes appropriate action to maintain test accuracy and precision.
- Performs preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment.
- Performs new instrument or procedure implementation and training.
- May be assigned to assume duties of charge technologist in absence of supervisor/manager.
#MissionCritical
Pay Scale: $29.39 - $39.07 (MLT $24.50 - $32.57)
Shift: Full Time, 1pm - 9:30pm, every other weekend
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Laboratory Assistant Director, the Medical Technologist performs clinical laboratory testing and carries out the duties necessary to the performance of clinical test procedures, in the areas of hematology, urinalysis, immunology, immunohematology, chemistry, and microbiology.
Essential Duties:
- Performs tests in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunohematology, immunology, and urinalysis.
- Effectively and efficiently uses the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Participates in the performance and evaluation of quality control in all clinical areas with appropriate action taken and documented.
- Demonstrates responsibility for instrument operation and preventative maintenance by performing and documenting on schedule.
- Troubleshoots equipment problems and takes action to resolve and document them.
- Demonstrates responsibility for the collection and preparation of specimens for clinical testing.
- When necessary, prepares specimens for referral to outside reference laboratories.
- When necessary effectively obtains blood samples from adults, newborns, children, geriatric patients, and other patients with special needs.
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What you'll do:
- Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal, to determine the presence of normal or abnormal components
- Collect biological specimens from patients
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis
- Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage
MT Generalist COVID Testing
Responsible for skillful and appropriate specimen collection, by all methods, age groups, and outpatient settings. The position must record all outpatient lab orders and assist outpatient nursing services with order entry and collection of patient specimens. monitors Care Manager and LIS interface order entry for error messages, cancellations. handles routine send-out processing for reference laboratory work; assist with inpatient specimen processing and ordering if needed. 1. Collects blood specimens from patients of all age groups, according to section standard operating procedures, to include positive patient identification, and using proper collection technique 2. Maintains specimen collection supplies in outpatient testing area according to laboratory policy 3. Completes and Maintains all paperwork required for proper specimen processing in the laboratory of the outpatient testing area specimens 4. Performs computer test order entry as needed, according to laboratory policy, to include all patient information, tests, date/time of collection, priority, and appropriate sample information 5. Establish and maintain cooperative relationship with patients, staff, and physicians 6. Performs daily/weekly scheduled maintenance to maintain area in clean and orderly condition; observes safety regulations and policies; Participates in all required safety in-services; reviews departmental policies annually or as needed 7. Assigned to outpatient care area to assist nursing services with test order entry to expedite specimen collection and transport, to resolve uncollected labs through open communication with nursing and to maintain communication 8. Proper collection, processing and handling of routine send-out specimens for reference laboratories according to specific laboratory requirements and Standard Operating Procedure 9. Proper collection, processing and handling of routine send-out specimens for contract accounts according to their specific laboratory requirements and Standard Operating Procedure 10. Performs other duties as assigned
Some of what you will do:
- Obtain blood specimens by capillary puncture or venipuncture using appropriate technique.
- Correctly identifies patient per written protocol and properly labels specimens accurately and completely, while maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test being performed.
- Exercises judgment in determining work priority. Interacts with nursing units to ascertain critical priorities and verify discrepancies.
- Disposes of contaminated lab supplies and handles all lab specimens regarding potential health hazards according to written procedures.
- Receives laboratory specimens, orders tests, processes specimens using the centrifuge and
- Distributes specimens to appropriate testing areas communicating special instructions.
- Maintains professional attitude with patients, visitors, hospital staff and fellow employees while assuring the confidentiality of all hospital information. Discusses problems in a professional, adult and calm manner.
Some of what you will do:
- Obtain blood specimens by capillary puncture or venipuncture using appropriate technique.
- Correctly identifies patient per written protocol and properly labels specimens accurately and completely, while maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test being performed.
- Exercises judgment in determining work priority. Interacts with nursing units to ascertain critical priorities and verify discrepancies.
- Disposes of contaminated lab supplies and handles all lab specimens regarding potential health hazards according to written procedures.
- Receives laboratory specimens, orders tests, processes specimens using the centrifuge and
- Distributes specimens to appropriate testing areas communicating special instructions.
- Maintains professional attitude with patients, visitors, hospital staff and fellow employees while assuring the confidentiality of all hospital information. Discusses problems in a professional, adult and calm manner.
Collect and receive specimens for processing in the lab following the policies and procedures of the department, as well as, other duties assigned by Lab Director or other lab leadership. Is held accountable for policies and procedures of the department and organization. This position supports the mission, vision, and philosophy of Common Spirit Health.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interpret laboratory labels for blood collection
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection in the clinic, hospital and at nursing home settings on patients of all ages. Adhering to patient identification and labeling procedures.
- Collect blood cultures aseptically
- Utilize all collection devices including syringes, vacutainers, and needles
- Answer telephones, greet patients/visitors, transcribe provider’s orders, electronic data entry, and assist with documentation.
- Communicate with providers, and nurses regarding testing requirements and results
- Assists with cleaning, stocking, and maintenance of department equipment and supplies
- Practices safe work habits, compliance with safety rules and regulations, and adheres to safety policies.
- Utilizes resources appropriately and follows facility guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
#missioncritical
Performs blood collections from patients and assumes responsibility for safety and comfort of patients, following established standards and practices. Provides direct patient care to patients of all ages. Works in the Front Office performing all necessary duties associated with dispatching the phlebotomists, answering the phones, ordering lab tests in the computer, checking the Order Monitor Log, receiving specimens into the Lab, delivering specimens to the various sections of the Lab and any other duties associated with Front Office responsibilities. Also responsible for receiving specimens into the Lab from the tube system when needed and other processing duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Dispatches and tracks Support Assistants in an efficient manner.
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills related to routine venipuncture and other specimen collection techniques.
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills related to specimen collection for blood bank transfusion purposes.
- Appropriately identifies patients according to procedure being performed.
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills related to pre-analytical phase of testing. Prepares specimens for analysis in assigned section(s).
- Documents and appropriately follows up on specimen integrity issues. Communicates with Dispatch to facilitate recollect, if required.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of the utilization of hospital and laboratory information systems to which the associate has access.
- Complies with all policies regarding the operation and security of the laboratory’s information system assets.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
- Maintains specimen collection area and equipment to ensure productive use of central processing area.
- Contributes to and participate in Phlebotomy education.
- Follows infection control guidelines
Performs blood collections from patients and assumes responsibility for safety and comfort of patients, following established standards and practices. Provides direct patient care to patients of all ages. Works in the Front Office performing all necessary duties associated with dispatching the phlebotomists, answering the phones, ordering lab tests in the computer, checking the Order Monitor Log, receiving specimens into the Lab, delivering specimens to the various sections of the Lab and any other duties associated with Front Office responsibilities. Also responsible for receiving specimens into the Lab from the tube system when needed and other processing duties as assigned.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Dispatches and tracks Support Assistants in an efficient manner.
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills related to routine venipuncture and other specimen collection techniques.
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills related to specimen collection for blood bank transfusion purposes.
- Appropriately identifies patients according to procedure being performed.
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills related to pre-analytical phase of testing. Prepares specimens for analysis in assigned section(s).
- Documents and appropriately follows up on specimen integrity issues. Communicates with Dispatch to facilitate recollect, if required.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of the utilization of hospital and laboratory information systems to which the associate has access.
- Complies with all policies regarding the operation and security of the laboratory’s information system assets.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
- Maintains specimen collection area and equipment to ensure productive use of central processing area.
- Contributes to and participate in Phlebotomy education.
- Follows infection control guidelines
Some of what you will do:
- Obtain blood specimens by capillary puncture or venipuncture using appropriate technique.
- Correctly identifies patient per written protocol and properly labels specimens accurately and completely, while maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test being performed.
- Exercises judgment in determining work priority. Interacts with nursing units to ascertain critical priorities and verify discrepancies.
- Disposes of contaminated lab supplies and handles all lab specimens regarding potential health hazards according to written procedures.
- Receives laboratory specimens, orders tests, processes specimens using the centrifuge and
- Distributes specimens to appropriate testing areas communicating special instructions.
- Maintains professional attitude with patients, visitors, hospital staff and fellow employees while assuring the confidentiality of all hospital information. Discusses problems in a professional, adult and calm manner.
Some of what you will do:
- Obtain blood specimens by capillary puncture or venipuncture using appropriate technique.
- Correctly identifies patient per written protocol and properly labels specimens accurately and completely, while maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test being performed.
- Exercises judgment in determining work priority. Interacts with nursing units to ascertain critical priorities and verify discrepancies.
- Disposes of contaminated lab supplies and handles all lab specimens regarding potential health hazards according to written procedures.
- Receives laboratory specimens, orders tests, processes specimens using the centrifuge and
- Distributes specimens to appropriate testing areas communicating special instructions.
- Maintains professional attitude with patients, visitors, hospital staff and fellow employees while assuring the confidentiality of all hospital information. Discusses problems in a professional, adult and calm manner.
Some of what you will do:
- Obtain blood specimens by capillary puncture or venipuncture using appropriate technique.
- Correctly identifies patient per written protocol and properly labels specimens accurately and completely, while maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test being performed.
- Exercises judgment in determining work priority. Interacts with nursing units to ascertain critical priorities and verify discrepancies.
- Disposes of contaminated lab supplies and handles all lab specimens regarding potential health hazards according to written procedures.
- Receives laboratory specimens, orders tests, processes specimens using the centrifuge and
- Distributes specimens to appropriate testing areas communicating special instructions.
- Maintains professional attitude with patients, visitors, hospital staff and fellow employees while assuring the confidentiality of all hospital information. Discusses problems in a professional, adult and calm manner.
Some of what you will do:
- Obtain blood specimens by capillary puncture or venipuncture using appropriate technique.
- Correctly identifies patient per written protocol and properly labels specimens accurately and completely, while maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test being performed.
- Exercises judgment in determining work priority. Interacts with nursing units to ascertain critical priorities and verify discrepancies.
- Disposes of contaminated lab supplies and handles all lab specimens regarding potential health hazards according to written procedures.
- Receives laboratory specimens, orders tests, processes specimens using the centrifuge and
- Distributes specimens to appropriate testing areas communicating special instructions.
- Maintains professional attitude with patients, visitors, hospital staff and fellow employees while assuring the confidentiality of all hospital information. Discusses problems in a professional, adult and calm manner.
Some of what you will do:
- Obtain blood specimens by capillary puncture or venipuncture using appropriate technique.
- Correctly identifies patient per written protocol and properly labels specimens accurately and completely, while maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test being performed.
- Exercises judgment in determining work priority. Interacts with nursing units to ascertain critical priorities and verify discrepancies.
- Disposes of contaminated lab supplies and handles all lab specimens regarding potential health hazards according to written procedures.
- Receives laboratory specimens, orders tests, processes specimens using the centrifuge and
- Distributes specimens to appropriate testing areas communicating special instructions.
- Maintains professional attitude with patients, visitors, hospital staff and fellow employees while assuring the confidentiality of all hospital information. Discusses problems in a professional, adult and calm manner.
Some of what you will do:
- Obtain blood specimens by capillary puncture or venipuncture using appropriate technique.
- Correctly identifies patient per written protocol and properly labels specimens accurately and completely, while maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test being performed.
- Exercises judgment in determining work priority. Interacts with nursing units to ascertain critical priorities and verify discrepancies.
- Disposes of contaminated lab supplies and handles all lab specimens regarding potential health hazards according to written procedures.
- Receives laboratory specimens, orders tests, processes specimens using the centrifuge and
- Distributes specimens to appropriate testing areas communicating special instructions.
- Maintains professional attitude with patients, visitors, hospital staff and fellow employees while assuring the confidentiality of all hospital information. Discusses problems in a professional, adult and calm manner.
1. Cordial to patients, families of patients, and other members of the health care team.
2. Follows laboratory procedures related to phlebotomy and specimen processing.
3. Organizes and prioritizes workload to meet the quality standards of the laboratory.
4. Assesses the special needs of patients.
5. Performs venipuncture, capillary draws, or special collection procedures.
6. Determines specimen requirements for testing that has been requested.
7. Performs computer functions related to specimen collection.
8. Communicates information about testing ordered and specimens with the technical staff in the laboratory.
9. Locates laboratory results in the computer as requested.
10. Receives incoming calls and routes information appropriately.
11. Maintain inventory and assist in ordering supplies.
12. Receives and delivers specimens collected by non-laboratory personnel.
13. Processes specimens to be sent to the reference laboratory.
14. Maintain work area in a neat and organized manner.
15. Communicate technical issues to co-workers, Technical Supervisor, and Director of Laboratory Services as appropriate.
16. Participates in the quality assurance program of the laboratory and the hospital.
17. Understand the use of the Hospital Information System relating to Phlebotomy Services.
18. Comply with safety policies.
19. Understand and comply with the Corporate Responsibility Program.
20. Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
21. Participate in and successfully complete annual competency review. (Required every six months for the first year).
22. Participate in staff meetings and laboratory committees as assigned.
23. Demonstrate ability to evaluate each situation and handle it with the utmost professionalism, dedication, and concern for the health and welfare of others.
24. Perform any other duties that may be assigned.
The primary role of this position is to collect and receive specimens for processing in the lab following the policies and procedures of the department. Additional responsibilities would include answering phones, ordering testing and preparing samples for sending out to reference labs.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Interpret laboratory labels for blood collection
- Perform venipunctures, capillary punctures to include heelsticks and fingersticks
- Collect blood cultures aseptically
- Utilize all collection devices including syringes, vacutainers and needles
- Order tests in the LIS system
- Clean and stock drawing areas and trays
- Communicating with patients, providers and co-workers
- Prepare samples and paperwork to send out to reference lab
- Follow infection control practices according to policy
- Perform waived testing
#missioncritical
- Cordial to patients, families of patients, and other members of the health care team.
- Follows laboratory procedures related to phlebotomy and specimen processing.
- Organizes and prioritizes workload to meet the quality standards of the laboratory.
- Assesses the special needs of patients.
- Performs venipuncture, capillary draws, or special collection procedures.
- Determines specimen requirements for testing that has been requested.
- Performs computer functions related to specimen collection.
- Communicates information about testing ordered and specimens with the technical staff in the laboratory.
- Locates laboratory results in the computer as requested.
- Receives incoming calls and routes information appropriately.
- Maintain inventory and assist in ordering supplies.
- Receives and delivers specimens collected by non-laboratory personnel.
- Processes specimens to be sent to the reference laboratory.
- Maintain work area in a neat and organized manner.
- Communicate technical issues to co-workers, Technical Supervisor, and Director of Laboratory Services as appropriate.
- Participates in the quality assurance program of the laboratory and the hospital.
- Understand the use of the Hospital Information System relating to Phlebotomy Services.
- Comply with safety policies.
- Understand and comply with the Corporate Responsibility Program.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- Participate in and successfully complete annual competency review. (Required every six months for the first year).
- Participate in staff meetings and laboratory committees as assigned.
- Demonstrate ability to evaluate each situation and handle it with the utmost professionalism, dedication, and concern for the health and welfare of others.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned.
Performs blood collections from patients and assumes responsibility for safety and comfort of patients, following established standards and practices. Provides direct patient care to patients of all ages. Works in the Front Office performing all necessary duties associated with dispatching the phlebotomists, answering the phones, ordering lab tests in the computer, checking the Order Monitor Log, receiving specimens into the Lab, delivering specimens to the various sections of the Lab and any other duties associated with Front Office responsibilities. Also responsible for receiving specimens into the Lab from the tube system when needed and other processing duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Dispatches and tracks Support Assistants in an efficient manner.
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills related to routine venipuncture and other specimen collection techniques.
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills related to specimen collection for blood bank transfusion purposes.
- Appropriately identifies patients according to procedure being performed.
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills related to pre-analytical phase of testing. Prepares specimens for analysis in assigned section(s).
- Documents and appropriately follows up on specimen integrity issues. Communicates with Dispatch to facilitate recollect, if required.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of the utilization of hospital and laboratory information systems to which the associate has access.
- Complies with all policies regarding the operation and security of the laboratory’s information system assets.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
- Maintains specimen collection area and equipment to ensure productive use of central processing area.
- Contributes to and participate in Phlebotomy education.
- Follows infection control guidelines
