Laboratory Tech

Roosevelt General Hospital•Portales, NM

3d•$24 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Perform clinical laboratory testing as a generalist laboratory technologist in an environment that optimizes safety and good laboratory practice. Demonstrate ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory including blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, urinalysis and phlebotomy. Perform routine phlebotomy services as needed.

Requirements

Completion of an associate degree or bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or – otherwise comply with CLIA 493.1489 testing personnel qualifications.
Certification or registration with ASCP, AMT, NCA, or U.S. Department of HHS/HEW.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire
Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
Complete annual education requirements.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Wear identification while on duty.
Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.
Knowledge of medical technology services
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

Testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting test results.
Performs only those high complexity tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or laboratory medical director.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Use of age-appropriate communication and methods applicable to phlebotomy or other laboratory customer relations.
Assists with monitoring of supply/reagent and test kit inventory to ensure an adequate level of supplies for testing.
Communicates critical test results according to established laboratory policy.
Interact professionally and cordially with the laboratory manager, pathologist, other clinical laboratory personnel, co-workers and other hospital or laboratory customers.
Performs other duties as assigned.