Med Lab Technician (Full-Time)

Clarke County Hospital•Osceola, IA

About The Position

The Med Lab Technician obtains, labels, and delivers laboratory specimens in accordance with universal precaution standards. The technician prioritizes, performs, and reports laboratory test results within established time frames and procedures; recognizes factors that can affect measurements and results; and takes appropriate action according to predetermined protocols. The role includes documenting troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations, and problem-solving activities to meet regulatory requirements. The technician recognizes abnormal results and refers them to appropriate personnel, participates in team-oriented decision-making, identifies and communicates improvement opportunities to the manager, and performs other duties as directed by the lead technician or manager. The technician also helps orient new employees by answering questions and familiarizing them with department and hospital policies. The position requires adherence to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including safety, environmental, infection-control, and quality-assurance objectives. The employee is expected to demonstrate Clarke County Hospital Standards of Behaviors, maintain reliable attendance, keep required licenses or certifications current, complete annual education and competency requirements, and follow applicable healthcare regulations and compliance requirements, including those concerning federally funded healthcare programs.

Requirements

Maintain current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Demonstrate regular, reliable attendance to meet department business needs.
Complete annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Practice and reflect knowledge of HIPAA, DIAL, DNV, OSHA, and other federal and state regulatory requirements guiding healthcare.
Know hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, regarding fraud, waste, and abuse.
Take appropriate action on compliance concerns reported by department staff and bring questions or concerns to hospital administrative staff.

Responsibilities

Obtain, label, and deliver laboratory specimens in accordance with universal precaution standards.
Prioritize, perform, and report laboratory test results within established time frames and procedures.
Recognize factors that affect measurements and results and take appropriate action according to predetermined protocols.
Perform and document troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations, and problem-solving activities to meet regulatory requirements.
Recognize abnormal results and refer them to appropriate personnel.
Display professionalism and participate in team-oriented decision-making.
Identify opportunities for improvement and communicate ideas to the manager.
Perform other duties as directed by the lead technician or manager.
Help familiarize new employees with department and hospital policies by answering questions and serving as a role model.
Adhere to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including safety, environmental, infection-control, and quality-assurance objectives.
Participate in required educational programs and complete annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Maintain current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Follow applicable healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements, and bring compliance concerns to hospital administrative staff.