Lab Technician Job at Pawhuska Hospital, Inc.
PRN position
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, performs clinical laboratory procedures, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance. Maintains cooperative working relationships with intradepartmental and interdepartmental personnel. Troubleshoots instruments and may determine the need for a technical service call. Maintains cooperative working relationships with intradepartmental and interdepartmental personnel.
Position Summary Expanded:
Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, (“The Unity Bill”) this position is considered a “Safety-sensitive position. “Safety-sensitive” is defined to include “any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.” Employees working in “safety-sensitive” roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.
Supervisor
Laboratory Manager
Position Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervisory Positions may include:
None
Position Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to project a professional Image.
- Must comprehend, and comply with company rules and policies
- 1-2 years of hospital laboratory experience preferred.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, and strong presentation skills with ability to adjust accordingly for a variety of audiences.
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Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- ASCP Certification or equivalent.
- Documentation of the highest level of education
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
- Obtain and maintain BLS within 90 days of employment
Language Skills:
- English is the primary language of the facility.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of executives, managers, clients, customers, and the public.
mathematical skills:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form.
- Ability to define and solve problems, interpret data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily based on five overall skills categories; assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation and teaching/coaching.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions.
Job Functions
Performs routine and special laboratory tests. Recognize test inconsistencies and takes appropriate corrective action.
Calls critical test results to physicians or nurses immediately and according to established criteria.
- Maintains abnormal results log according to protocol.
- Prepares test reports legibly. Initials and dates own work performed. Reviews reports for clerical accuracy and clinical indications.
- Runs quality-control tests according to procedure and maintains appropriate data recording.
- Analyzes quality-control data and takes appropriate corrective action when results are outside acceptable limits. Documents actions taken.
- Performs preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. Observes and follows department preventive maintenance schedules.
Documents all instrument checks, preventive maintenance, routines, problems, and corrective action taken.
- Reports unresolved instrument/clinical problems to manager.
Provide Inservice training to other laboratory personnel as necessary.
- Assures assimilation of procedures and evaluates troubleshooting techniques. Documents same by initialing department checklist.
Attends and/or participates in the preparation and/or presentation of the laboratory quality assurance program.
- Keeps work area neat, clean, and restocks daily supplies.
Maintains tally records of work performed for workload and statistical reporting purposes. Helps maintain files pertinent to the laboratory area.
Attends continuing education seminars and workshops to keep current on new advancements in instrumentation, techniques and procedures.
Performs other associated duties as directed by manager.- This position covers the registration desk as needed.
Additional Responsibilities
- Adhere to the hospital’s philosophy, mission, and policies and procedures.
- Support the hospital’s goals and objectives.
- Maintains a good attendance record and follows all hospital rules, policies and procedures.
- Establishes and maintains excellent interdepartmental and interpersonal relationships.
- Attends required departmental meetings and in-services to stay current with the developments of the department and hospital.
Interpersonal Skills
- Demonstrates active listening techniques.
- Gains support through effective relationships.
- Treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback.
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity always in care and use of patient and hospital property.
- Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each patient in all interactions.
- Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to the needs of patients by complying with hospital policies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to project a professional Image.
- Must comprehend, and comply with company rules and policies
- 1-2 years of hospital laboratory experience preferred.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, and strong presentation skills with ability to adjust accordingly for a variety of audiences.
Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- ASCP Certification or equivalent.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
- Obtain and maintain BLS within 90 days of employment
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