Laboratory Tech

Roosevelt General Hospital•Portales, NM

4d•$26 - $38

About The Position

Perform clinical laboratory testing as a generalist laboratory technologist in an environment that optimizes safety and good laboratory practice. The role requires the 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. Testing personnel process specimens, perform tests, and report test results. They perform only high-complexity tests authorized by the laboratory director and consistent with their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role involves following laboratory procedures for specimen handling, test analysis, reporting, and recordkeeping; maintaining quality control, proficiency testing, calibration, and maintenance records; and taking or reporting corrective action when test systems do not meet established performance specifications. The position also involves identifying issues that could affect test performance or results, communicating critical results according to laboratory policy, using age-appropriate communication with patients and laboratory customers, assisting with supply and reagent inventory, and interacting professionally with laboratory and hospital colleagues. Employees are expected to uphold Roosevelt General Hospital’s values and meet its professional and regulatory requirements. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or higher in clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or otherwise meet CLIA 493.1489 testing personnel qualifications.
Certification or registration with ASCP, AMT, NCA, or the U.S. Department of HHS/HEW.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of medical technology services.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to determine an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, attend to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize work schedules.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical, financial, and legal information.
Ability to complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others professionally.
Adhere to professional requirements, including dress and identification standards, punctuality, continuing education, confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and ethical organizational policies.

Responsibilities

Promote the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Process specimens, perform testing, and report test results.
Perform only authorized high-complexity tests consistent with individual qualifications and abilities.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and patient-result records.
Maintain records showing proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Follow quality control policies and document quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
Follow established procedures when test systems fall outside acceptable performance levels.
Identify problems that may affect test performance or results, correct them or promptly notify the appropriate supervisor or laboratory medical professional, and document corrective actions.
Use age-appropriate communication and methods for phlebotomy and other laboratory customer relations.
Assist with monitoring supply, reagent, and test-kit inventory.
Communicate critical test results according to laboratory policy.
Interact professionally and cordially with laboratory and hospital colleagues and customers.
Perform routine phlebotomy services as needed.
Complete annual education requirements, attend staff meetings and in-services, and participate in performance and continuous quality improvement activities.
Maintain patient confidentiality, follow applicable regulations and organizational policies, and represent the organization professionally.
Perform other duties as assigned.