Laboratory Tech

Reports to: Manager Position Goals The Lab Tech at Patients Emergency Room and Hospital plays a critical part as a member of the professional laboratory technical team.

The Lab Tech is responsible for all laboratory services, including performance, reporting, and interpreting laboratory examinations, proficiency testing, quality control, instrument maintenance and validation, and other functions toward the attainment of these goals.

Position Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Physician and Laboratory Manager, the Laboratory Tech at Patients Emergency Room and Hospital will be responsible for, but not limited to: 1.

Performs department-specific specimen management functions including: specimen transport, tracking, retrieval, storage and disposal.

Verify patient identification and/or specimen acceptability criteria.

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Ensuring the departments day to day responsibilities are in accordance to the manufacturers recommendations, Joint Commissions requirements, and CLIA/COLA requirements 3.

Complies with all Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements related to health care delivery without violation of HIPAA.

Complies with Network health and safety policies, procedures, and practices.

4.

Preform Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly QC and document as described in QC Policy.

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Transcribes data that has been previously recorded and reviewed by certified personnel or produced automatically by an instrument or computer generated.

6.

Assists with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, which includes searching, locating, following up and filing appropriate documentation.

7.

Cleans, organizes and maintains work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, as needed).

8.

Performs other departmental tasks such as filing, archiving, reports, requisitions and other documentation.

Responds to telephone inquiries.

9.

Assists with supply monitoring, inventory, and storage to ensure adequate supply and maintain stocking needs.

10.

Communicates information and/or concerns to appropriate individuals within the department and across shifts.

11.

Maintains competencies as required to perform section specific duties and maintains industry awareness for new developments and/or changes in policies and procedures.

Reads written and electronic communications, postings and protocols.

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Maintains a high level of customer service at all times, while recognizing and initiating service recovery with professionalism and courtesy.

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Calibrate all laboratory instruments, where applicable, as described in the laboratory Policy and Procedures Manual 14.

Maintain all laboratory instruments as indicated by the manufacturers.

In the event of instrument failure, follow the manufacturers troubleshooting procedures 15.

Maintain all laboratory records and documentation as described in the laboratory Policy and Procedures and have all records and documentation readily available for CLIA Inspectors, Technical ...