This position is responsible for pre-analytic, analytic and post analytic collection and processing of samples. Must be able to properly maintain and operate instrumentation and equipment. Will perform quality control and interpret results as well as follow up with corrective action when needed. Will perform patient testing, review results and release results accurately into the Laboratory Information System (LIS). Will run proficiency testing samples as required by compliance. Other responsibilities will include answering phone calls and ordering testing in the LIS.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Interpret laboratory labels for blood collection
- Perform venipunctures, capillary punctures to include heelsticks and fingersticks and arterial punctures
- Collect blood cultures aseptically
- Utilize all collection devices including syringes, vacutainers and needles
- Perform patient testing on various samples to include urine, blood and stool
- Perform quality control
- Perform proficiency testing
- Perform maintenance on analyzers
- Order tests in the LIS system
- Communicating with patients, providers and co-workers
- Prepare samples and paperwork to send out to reference lab
- Follow infection control practices according to policy
- Other duties as assigned by management
CHI St. Joseph's Health is looking for a Medical Lab Technician to join our Team! The MLT is trained and knowledgeable in clinical laboratory analysis, theory, and terminology. He/she is knowledgeable about the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, all hospital laboratory policies and procedures pertaining to testing, quality control, proficiency testing, quality improvement and any other system in place to assure timely and accurate results. Must interact with patients in a professional and caring manner when providing information or collecting specimens
Perform a variety of chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic procedures of a moderately and highly complex nature, following established standards and practices to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Provide direct care to patients of all ages.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Complies with safety and emergency procedures.
- Complies with Hospital/Department/Unit policies
- Documents activities consistent with Hospital/Department/Unit Guidelines.
- Performs critical/frequent procedures or services.
- Provides care/services based on identified needs.
- Uses required equipment for providing care/services.
- Consults with Hospital/department resources.
- Demonstrates professional responsibility as per job classification.
- Demonstrates Core Values Guest Relations/Guest Service Standards.
- Demonstrates Core Values Based on Behavioral Standards.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
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 and skills to troubleshoot and resolve them. Consults with Medical Technologists and/or Medical Laboratory Scientists when appropriate. Performs tasks and procedures specific to assigned section 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 preceptor for laboratory 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.
- Assists with new instrument or procedure implementation and training.
Job Summary
Under direct supervision, conducts routine tests in clinical laboratories for use in treatment and diagnosis of diseases.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare specimens for microscope examination using standard techniques and equipment.
- Perform testing and reports test results in urinalysis, hematology and chemistry.
- Perform diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states.
- Prepare slides as necessary for microscopic analysis in hematology.
- Analyze test results for accuracy, acceptability and critical limits.
- Follow quality control policies and documents quality control activities.
- Maintain instruments and equipment.
- Call critical values to providers per policy.
- Resolve pending reports at end of shift.
- Communicate to day shift any issues/problems to address.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Summary
Performs moderately complex to highly complex and specialized clinical laboratory tests/analyses using manual or automated techniques to obtain data for use in the diagnosis, management and treatment of disease/injury. Specific areas of accountability may include one, or a combination of, the following disciplines: transfusion service, microbiology, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, immunology, and urinalysis. Work includes 1) pretesting and processing samples, 2) performing, analyzing, interpreting, and confirming tests, 3) documenting and delivering timely test results and 4) operating and maintaining standard Lab instrumentation and equipment.
Given the critical importance of test results to patient care and clinical outcomes, an incumbent is accountable for ensuring the accuracy of test results and related analyses based on adherence to established standards, procedures and regulatory requirements for test analysis, quality control, quality assurance, safety, blood-borne pathogen/infection control, specimen handling/processing and documenting/reporting patient results. While controls may affect certain decision –making opportunities, an incumbent is expected to exercise sound judgment to monitor, control, and assess tests conditions, specimen quality, chemical/biologic reactions, and instrument function. An MLT is expected to seek advice from a Tech-in-Charge or an MT when the ability to resolve a problem is limited by training or experience.
Work requires knowledge of the major disciplines of laboratory practice (e.g. blood bank, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, immunology, urinalysis, and microbiology). An incumbent applies knowledge of scientific principles and theory to determine the causes or possible significance of abnormalities and departures from the norm when test results do not conform to expectations.
Incumbents are also accountable for: 1) meeting technical training requirements, 2) maintaining awareness of procedure changes, 3) updating knowledge, skills and applying those competencies, and 4) following department standards for excellence.
Essential Job Duties
- Performs pretesting and processing samples (Pre-Analytic).
- Evaluates and reports patient results for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease for patients of all ages (Post-Analytic).
- Performs and evaluates quality control to ensure quality patient care.
- Maintains standard laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
Job Summary
Performs moderately complex to highly complex and specialized clinical laboratory tests/analyses using manual or automated techniques to obtain data for use in the diagnosis, management and treatment of disease/injury. Specific areas of accountability may include one, or a combination of, the following disciplines: transfusion service, microbiology, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, immunology, and urinalysis. Work includes 1) pretesting and processing samples, 2) performing, analyzing, interpreting, and confirming tests, 3) documenting and delivering timely test results and 4) operating and maintaining standard Lab instrumentation and equipment.
Given the critical importance of test results to patient care and clinical outcomes, an incumbent is accountable for ensuring the accuracy of test results and related analyses based on adherence to established standards, procedures and regulatory requirements for test analysis, quality control, quality assurance, safety, blood-borne pathogen/infection control, specimen handling/processing and documenting/reporting patient results. While controls may affect certain decision –making opportunities, an incumbent is expected to exercise sound judgment to monitor, control, and assess tests conditions, specimen quality, chemical/biologic reactions, and instrument function. An MLT is expected to seek advice from a Tech-in-Charge or an MT when the ability to resolve a problem is limited by training or experience.
Work requires knowledge of the major disciplines of laboratory practice (e.g. blood bank, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, immunology, urinalysis, and microbiology). An incumbent applies knowledge of scientific principles and theory to determine the causes or possible significance of abnormalities and departures from the norm when test results do not conform to expectations.
Incumbents are also accountable for: 1) meeting technical training requirements, 2) maintaining awareness of procedure changes, 3) updating knowledge, skills and applying those competencies, and 4) following department standards for excellence.
Essential Job Duties
- Performs pretesting and processing samples (Pre-Analytic).
- Evaluates and reports patient results for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease for patients of all ages (Post-Analytic).
- Performs and evaluates quality control to ensure quality patient care.
- Maintains standard laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
Supports the mission and vision of CHI Health by performing clinical laboratory procedures to aid the physician in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients according to established standards and practices of laboratory medicine. Identifies problems ( technical, instrumental, physiological), evaluates alternatives, and determines solutions.
- Transports, collects, receives, prepares and accurately tests biological specimens using procedures consistent with safe work practices and proper laboratory technique while maintaining integrity of specimens.
- Critically evaluates specimens and correlates all lab results to the clinical picture of each individual. Communicates and documents all testing and results in a timely manner to clinical personnel involved in patient care.
- Maintains and operates test systems for optimal performance, being able to identify and resolve technical problems, utilizing quality control methods and troubleshooting techniques.
- Follows CAP and all regulatory guidelines, demonstrating consistent adherence to national patient safety goals. May assist in training technical and support staff, residents, and students.
Position Type: PRN
Scheduled Hours per 2 week Pay Period: 0Shift: VariableWeekends Required: Occasional
Primary Location: WA > TACOMA > ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER CHI Franciscan Health has exciting and rewarding careers with competitive salaries and benefits. We are a family of hospitals, health care services, and medical providers delivering compassionate care to people throughout the South Puget Sound. We are part of Catholic Health Initiatives, one of the largest not-for-profit health care systems in the country.Our mission is to deliver high quality care that meets our patients' medical needs while providing emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families. We believe this three-part approach — physical, emotional, and spiritual — is essential to healing the whole person. Come join our team! Job Summary
Performs moderately complex to highly complex and specialized clinical laboratory tests/analyses using manual or automated techniques to obtain data for use in the diagnosis, management and treatment of disease/injury. Specific areas of accountability may include one, or a combination of, the following disciplines: transfusion service, microbiology, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, immunology, and urinalysis. Work includes 1) pretesting and processing samples, 2) performing, analyzing, interpreting, and confirming tests, 3) documenting and delivering timely test results and 4) operating and maintaining standard Lab instrumentation and equipment.Given the critical importance of test results to patient care and clinical outcomes, an incumbent is accountable for ensuring the accuracy of test results and related analyses based on adherence to established standards, procedures and regulatory requirements for test analysis, quality control, quality assurance, safety, blood-borne pathogen/infection control, specimen handling/processing and documenting/reporting patient results. While controls may affect certain decision –making opportunities, an incumbent is expected to exercise sound judgment to monitor, control, and assess tests conditions, specimen quality, chemical/biologic reactions, and instrument function. An MLT is expected to seek advice from a Tech-in-Charge or an MT when the ability to resolve a problem is limited by training or experience.Work requires knowledge of the major disciplines of laboratory practice (e.g. blood bank, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, immunology, urinalysis, and microbiology). An incumbent applies knowledge of scientific principles and theory to determine the causes or possible significance of abnormalities and departures from the norm when test results do not conform to expectations.Incumbents are also accountable for: 1) meeting technical training requirements, 2) maintaining awareness of procedure changes, 3) updating knowledge, skills and applying those competencies, and 4) following department standards for excellence. Essential Job Duties
Performs pretesting and processing samples (Pre-Analytic).
Evaluates and reports patient results for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease for patients of all ages (Post-Analytic).
Performs and evaluates quality control to ensure quality patient care.
Maintains standard laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours per 2 week Pay Period: 40
Primary Location: MN > BAUDETTE > LAKEWOOD HEALTH CENTERTitle: MLT > Medical Laboratory Technician > Medical Lab Technologist > Medical Lab Tech > AMT > CLC > ASCP > CLA
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Under close supervision, the Medical Lab Technician performs research activities and other tasks as necessary in a laboratory environment.
- Assist lab technicians in loading and unloading specimens on analyzers.
- Clean, disinfect and maintain cleanrooms and equipment.
- Assist with receipt and inspection of raw materials.
- Store samples in storage racks when completed.
- Stock materials and equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Summary
Performs moderately complex to highly complex and specialized clinical laboratory tests/analyses using manual or automated techniques to obtain data for use in the diagnosis, management and treatment of disease/injury. Specific areas of accountability may include one, or a combination of, the following disciplines: transfusion service, microbiology, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, immunology, and urinalysis. Work includes 1) pretesting and processing samples, 2) performing, analyzing, interpreting, and confirming tests, 3) documenting and delivering timely test results and 4) operating and maintaining standard Lab instrumentation and equipment.
Given the critical importance of test results to patient care and clinical outcomes, an incumbent is accountable for ensuring the accuracy of test results and related analyses based on adherence to established standards, procedures and regulatory requirements for test analysis, quality control, quality assurance, safety, blood-borne pathogen/infection control, specimen handling/processing and documenting/reporting patient results. While controls may affect certain decision –making opportunities, an incumbent is expected to exercise sound judgment to monitor, control, and assess tests conditions, specimen quality, chemical/biologic reactions, and instrument function. An MLT is expected to seek advice from a Tech-in-Charge or an MT when the ability to resolve a problem is limited by training or experience.
Work requires knowledge of the major disciplines of laboratory practice (e.g. blood bank, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, immunology, urinalysis, and microbiology). An incumbent applies knowledge of scientific principles and theory to determine the causes or possible significance of abnormalities and departures from the norm when test results do not conform to expectations.
Incumbents are also accountable for: 1) meeting technical training requirements, 2) maintaining awareness of procedure changes, 3) updating knowledge, skills and applying those competencies, and 4) following department standards for excellence.
Essential Job Duties
Performs pretesting and processing samples (Pre-Analytic).
Evaluates and reports patient results for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease for patients of all ages (Post-Analytic).
Performs and evaluates quality control to ensure quality patient care.
Maintains standard laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
Job Summary:
Performs moderately complex to highly complex and specialized clinical laboratory tests/analyses using manual or automated techniques to obtain data for use in the diagnosis, management and treatment of disease/injury. Primary area of accountability includes one of the following disciplines: transfusion service or microbiology. Secondary areas of accountability may include chemistry, coagulation, hematology, immunology, and urinalysis. Work includes 1) pretesting and processing samples, 2) performing, analyzing, interpreting, and confirming tests, 3) documenting and delivering timely test results and 4) operating and maintaining standard Lab instrumentation and equipment.
Given the critical importance of test results to patient care and clinical outcomes, an incumbent is accountable for ensuring the accuracy of test results and related analyses based on adherence to established standards, procedures and regulatory requirements for test analysis, quality control, quality assurance, safety, blood-borne pathogen/infection control, specimen handling/processing and documenting/reporting patient results. While controls may affect certain decision–making opportunities, an incumbent is expected to exercise sound judgment to monitor, control, and assess tests conditions, specimen quality, chemical/biologic reactions, and instrument function. An MLT Specialist is expected to seek advice from a Tech-in-Charge or an MT when the ability to resolve a problem is limited by training or experience.
Work requires in-depth knowledge of specific disciplines of laboratory practice (blood bank and/or microbiology). An incumbent applies working knowledge of scientific principles and theory to determine the causes or possible significance of abnormalities and departures from the norm when test results do not conform to expectations.
Incumbents are also accountable for: 1) meeting technical training requirements, 2) maintaining awareness of procedure changes, 3) updating knowledge, skills and applying those competencies, and 4) following department standards for excellence.
Essential Duties:
- Performs pretesting and processing samples (Pre-Analytic).
- Performs specialized testing in Microbiology or Transfusion Services (Analytic)
- Analyzes, interprets, and confirms testing of samples (Analytic)
- Evaluates and reports patient results for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease for patients of all ages (Post-Analytic).
- Performs and evaluates quality control to ensure quality patient care.
- Maintains standard laboratory instrumentation and equipment
Job Summary:
Performs moderately complex to highly complex and specialized clinical laboratory tests/analyses using manual or automated techniques to obtain data for use in the diagnosis, management and treatment of disease/injury. Primary area of accountability includes one of the following disciplines: transfusion service or microbiology. Secondary areas of accountability may include chemistry, coagulation, hematology, immunology, and urinalysis.
Work includes:
1) pretesting and processing samples,
2) performing, analyzing, interpreting, and confirming tests,
3) documenting and delivering timely test results and
4) operating and maintaining standard Lab instrumentation and equipment.
Given the critical importance of test results to patient care and clinical outcomes, an incumbent is accountable for ensuring the accuracy of test results and related analyses based on adherence to established standards, procedures and regulatory requirements for test analysis, quality control, quality assurance, safety, blood-borne pathogen/infection control, specimen handling/processing and documenting/reporting patient results. While controls may affect certain decision–making opportunities, an incumbent is expected to exercise sound judgment to monitor, control, and assess tests conditions, specimen quality, chemical/biologic reactions, and instrument function. An MLT Specialist is expected to seek advice from a Tech-in-Charge or an MT when the ability to resolve a problem is limited by training or experience.
Work requires in-depth knowledge of specific disciplines of laboratory practice (blood bank and/or microbiology). An incumbent applies working knowledge of scientific principles and theory to determine the causes or possible significance of abnormalities and departures from the norm when test results do not conform to expectations.
Incumbents are also accountable for: 1) meeting technical training requirements, 2) maintaining awareness of procedure changes, 3) updating knowledge, skills and applying those competencies, and 4) following department standards for excellence.
Essential Duties:
- Performs pretesting and processing samples (Pre-Analytic).
- Performs specialized testing in Microbiology or Transfusion Services (Analytic)
- Analyzes, interprets, and confirms testing of samples (Analytic)
- Evaluates and reports patient results for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease for patients of all ages (Post-Analytic).
- Performs and evaluates quality control to ensure quality patient care.
- Maintains standard laboratory instrumentation and equipment
Additional Responsibilities:
Adheres to and exhibits our Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.
MercyOne West is looking for a Medical Lab Technician to conduct routine tests in clinical laboratories for use in treatment and diagnosis of diseases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare specimens for microscope examination using standard techniques and equipment.
- Perform testing and reports test results in urinalysis, hematology and chemistry.
- Perform diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states.
- Prepare slides as necessary for microscopic analysis in hematology.
- Analyze test results for accuracy, acceptability and critical limits.
- Follow quality control policies and documents quality control activities.
- Maintain instruments and equipment.
- Call critical values to providers per policy.
- Resolve pending reports at end of shift.
- Communicate to day shift any issues/problems to address.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Performs a wide range of technical procedures analyzing blood and various body fluids in order to expedite the physician’s diagnosis and treatment of his patient. Records and documents this data in the proper areas. The employee shall assist with quality audits in accordance with accrediting agencies. Technical duties will include routine patient testing, complex red cell antibody identification, and preparation of blood components for transfusion. Technical competency and critical thinking are required, as errors could result in serious consequences to patients. Work involves confidential patient diagnosisand test results, requiring the employee to respect the patient’s right to confidentiality. The technologist shall have good communication skills and interact pleasantly and professionally with all co-workers, medical staff, patients, visitors and others. The employee shall actively support the policies of the Laboratory and organization. Essential Functions
- Direct observations of routine patient test performance, including, as applicable, patient identification and preparation; and specimen collection, handling, processing and testing
- Monitoring the recording and reporting of test results, including, as applicable, reporting critical results
- Review of intermediate test results or worksheets, quality control records, proficiency testing results, and preventive maintenance records
- Direct observation of performance of instrument maintenance and function checks
- Assessment of test performance through testing previously analyzed specimens, internal blind testing samples or external proficiency testing samples
- Evaluation of problem-solving skills
- Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of test results.
- Analyzes patient samples according to approved standards of testing.
- Maintains equipment to ensure accurate, consistent results in the performance of tests.
- Provides teaching and education to clinical laboratory scientist students and other laboratory personnel.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Collects and processes laboratory specimens.
- Follow standards of safety dictated by the laboratory, the hospital and regulatory agencies.
- Contributes to the efficient operation of the laboratory.
- Participates in continuing education programs for the upgrade of educational experience.
What you’ll do:
- Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal, to determine 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
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Position Summary
Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated by the RN. They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting. They perform cleaning functions in patient care unit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff
- Monitors and records vital signs
- Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs
- Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output
- Obtains and records daily weight
- Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter
- Reports changes in patient’s status promptly to RN
- Performs as patient care companion when needed
- Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process
- Performs unit housekeeping needs.
- Acts as a runner/transporter
- Acts as receptionist for unit; has limited use of the hospital information systems according to hospital policy dependent on the need of unit
- Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel
- Updates assigned bed status
- Answers call lights and telephone
- Keeps patient environment clean, Performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, reports safety issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautions
- Communicates with patient’s family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, and professional manner
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We are looking for a PRN Medical Social Worker to join our growing team in Kitsap County!
- Provides resources and education to patients and their caregivers
- Participates in the coordination of services with other disciplines and community resources as needed
- Evaluates and revises care plans/assessments based on changes in patients and/or their environments
- Participates in regular case conferences and in-services or special case orientations as needed
Your work should be more than just a job. If you are looking for career development, flexibility in your schedule and work-life balance, your journey begins here!
We are looking for a PRN Medical Social Worker to join our growing team in Chattanooga!
- Provides resources and education to patients and their caregivers
- Participates in the coordination of services with other disciplines and community resources as needed
- Evaluates and revises care plans/assessments based on changes in patients and/or their environments
- Participates in regular case conferences and in-services or special case orientations as needed
