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 may affect measurements or 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. Abnormal results are referred to appropriate personnel. The technician is expected to display professionalism, participate in team-oriented decision-making, identify and communicate opportunities for improvement to the manager, and perform other duties as directed by the lead technician or manager. The role also involves helping new employees become familiar with department and hospital policies and participating in required educational programs. The employee adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including those concerning safety, environmental practices, infection control, and quality assurance. Performance expectations include reliable attendance, maintaining required licenses or certifications, completing annual education and competency requirements, and following applicable healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements. Questions or concerns about compliance are brought to hospital administrative staff, and appropriate action is taken on compliance concerns reported by department staff.

Requirements

Maintain current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Meet annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Demonstrate regular, reliable attendance.
Practice and reflect knowledge of HIPAA, DIAL, DNV, OSHA, and other applicable federal and state healthcare regulations.
Know hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, regarding fraud, waste, and abuse.

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 processes.
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 those related to safety, environmental practices, infection control, and quality assurance.
Participate in required educational programs.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance and maintain current licenses or certifications required for the position.
Complete annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Follow applicable healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements, raise compliance questions or concerns to hospital administrative staff, and take appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff.