MLT / Tech / Lab / PRN

UHS•Amarillo, TX

34d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Technical Coordinator, the Tech - MLT assumes the responsibility for performing waived and non-waived complexity analysis of patient specimens for diagnostic purposes, and related procedures in the areas of assigned responsibility under the philosophy, policies and procedures established by the hospital and the department. Such responsibilities encompass not only the internal functioning of the Department of Clinical Laboratory Services, but also the integration of the Department into the overall functioning of Northwest Texas Healthcare System. The Tech - MLT supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups. This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibitlities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Requirements

Minimum Education: Associate degree in medical technology, biology, chemistry, or related science preferred.
Minimum Work Experience: One year experience preferred.
Certifications: ASCP, AMT, and/or NCA preferred or eligible
Technicians newly certified as of 2004, are required to participate in a Certification Maintenance Program to continue certification every 3 years. Failure to participate will invalidate certification after the initial 3-year certification period.
Mathematical, computer, reasoning and language skills at the college level required.
Ability to read, write, and converse in English;
Ability to follow instructions, reason, and make appropriate judgments;
Ability to perform computer functions accurately and quickly;
Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects in pictorial or graphic material; Ability to perceive pertinent details from verbal and tabular material;
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers in order to make skillful, accurate, and precise movements; Ability to communicate with patients, family, staff, physicians, and others;
Ability to accurately evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions; Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress;
Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with customers, employees, and peers;
Ability to perceive similarities and differences in color;
Ability to understand the overall technology, operation, and troubleshooting of moderate and complex instrumentation (example: hospital and laboratory information systems, highly automated specimen processing and testing instrumentation);
Ability to perform mathematical operations quickly and accurately;
Ability to understand and explain the theories of laboratory specimen processing and analysis;
Ability to multi-task productively and accurately;
Ability to remain focused on job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Practices the profession of clinical laboratory science in the area(s) of assigned responsibility according to accepted standards of practice as outlined by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), CLIA ’88, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), and other regulatory agencies as appropriate, and according to the approved policies and procedures of the organization, department, and/or the laboratory Medical Director.
Actively participates in the structure, review and revision of policies and procedures.
Monitors quality control data and instrument maintenance.
Participate in maintenance and safety programs.
Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and performance improvement in areas of assign responsibility.