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Position performs waived and non-waived tests defined by CLIA in an accurate and timely

manner under direct supervision. Performs lab procedures in all disciplines of the department,

including the following sections; Microbiology, Serology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Hematology, and Blood Bank.Assists with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements. Projects may be assigned and responsibilities may be increased involving policies and procedures, quality control, education, dedication to overall quality and knowledge of each department and may lead to advancement if functioning as a high performer.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities:

• Decisions concerning sample collection and handling
• Daily instrument maintenance and quality control
• Sample testing
• Collection and interpretation of data
• Maintenance of accurate records and reporting of data
• Knowledge of critical values
• Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; keeping work surfaces clean and orderly.
• Maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols.
• Serves as technical resource by participating in staff training; answering questions of other professionals; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Identifies and communicates abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel, the pathologist, the patient physician, or nurse; reporting mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials.
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential.
• Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and JACHO standards.
• Enhances laboratory services and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Participates in departmental and association-wide informational meetings and in-services,including staff meetings, association-wide forums, and seminars.
• Reviews department and association-wide policies and procedures annually.
• Displays proper etiquette and mannerisms that reflect the SHINE Behavior Standards.
• Promotes the Patient Safety Standards as a core value of the organization.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional / Seasonal Responsibilities:

Workload increases during peak times of the year.

Job Scope:

This job involves:

Frequent new and varied work situations.

A high level of complexity.

Typical operation from established and well-known procedures; Contributes to the development of new services, programs, or processes.

Performance of duties under independently-minimal direction.

Interpersonal Contacts:

Contacts:

Are normally made with others both inside and outside the association.

Are made with own department, staff, and supervisor as well as other departments and locations.

Frequently contain confidential/se sitive information necessitating discretion at all times.

Usually include face-to-face and telephone contact, with little e-mail contact.

Usually include staff, physicians, and patients.