Clinical Lab Scientist/Med Tech

DCH Health System • Tuscaloosa, AL

87d

About The Position

Provides quality laboratory results for inpatient and outpatient customers according to established policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Board certification, in Laboratory Science by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or the American Medical Technologists (AMT) is required.
• Abilities are demonstrated in the areas of assigned responsibilities by successful completion of annual laboratory competency testing.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.
• Must possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Able to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time, reach and bend.
• Is able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Vision and hearing must be normal or corrected to within normal.
• Normal color vision for those tasks requiring color differentiation.
• Includes exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, laboratory chemicals and hazardous material.
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.
• Physical presence on site is essential.
• Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Performs both basic and advanced emergency, therapeutic, and diagnostic laboratory procedures with knowledge regarding age specific laboratory needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient.
• May perform waived, moderate and high complexity testing.
• Calibrates, standardizes, operates, maintains, and troubleshoots various instruments following established procedures.
• Performs quality control to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, and procedures.
• Recognizes instrument malfunctions or out-of-control test results and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Responsible for all documentation required for the tasks performed.
• Adheres to infection control and safety practices according to policies and procedures.
• Responsible for training and teaching theory and practical applications to others as directed by laboratory management.
• Participates and/or assists in teaching continuing education courses.
• Inventories and stocks supplies.
• Checks, inspects, and ensures proper storage and handling.
• Answers inquiries about test results, methodology, specificity, sensitivity, and interpretation.
• May be assigned as 'Charge Tech' as required.
• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees