DCH Health System ยท 4 months ago
Clinical Laboratory Scientist / Med Tech - Fayette, AL
Fayette, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelDCH Health System is a healthcare provider seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Med Tech to perform laboratory tests and ensure quality results for patient diagnosis and treatment. The role involves specimen collection, operating laboratory instruments, maintaining documentation, and adhering to safety standards while training others in the lab.
Health CareHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Obtains and/or prepares specimens for laboratory testing
Performs automated and non-automated laboratory tests providing quality lab results for inpatient and outpatient customers to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, according to established policies and procedures
Collects blood specimens by venipuncture or capillary method on neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a timely manner and collects urine drug screens according to DOT specifications
Performs both basic and advanced emergency, therapeutic, and diagnostic laboratory procedures with knowledge regarding age specific laboratory needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient
Calibrates, standardizes, operates, maintains, and troubleshoots various instruments following established procedures
Performs quality control to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, and procedures
Recognizes instrument malfunctions or out-of-control test results and takes appropriate corrective action
Responsible for all documentation required for the tasks performed, including review and troubleshooting of quality control, linearity tests, correlations, proficiency testing results, and specimen rejections
Adheres to infection control and safety practices according to policies and procedures
Responsible for training and teaching theory and practical applications to others as directed by laboratory management
Participates and/or assists in teaching continuing education courses and/or competencies
Inventories, orders, and stocks supplies
Checks, inspects, and ensures proper storage and handling, while minimizing waste
Answers inquiries about test results, methodology, specificity, sensitivity, and interpretation
Resolves billing and order errors as they are identified
Must serve as primary or secondary responsible person in at least two assigned areas or instruments for the purpose of maintaining the assigned areas in survey readiness
May be assigned as 'Charge Tech' as required
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self
Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees
Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees
Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Certification (MT or CLS) is required within 18 months after employment from one of the following agencies American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), the National Certifying Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel (NCA), the American Medical Technologist (AMT), or the American Association of Bio-analysts (AAB)
Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of employment and maintain thereafter
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English
Must be extremely accurate under moderate time restraints
Must be able to work with disease causing agents
Must be able to actively participate in conflict resolutions within the department and with those served by the department
Must communicate on multiple platforms
Must be working with people closely most of the time
Must be able to flex their schedule to meet the varying needs of patient care
Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range
Physical presence onsite is essential
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
Must be able to achieve work with minimal supervision
Must complete assigned tasks independently and within time expectations or involve the team in a support process
Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude
Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations
Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations
Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
Company
DCH Health System
DCH Health System is an acute care community that is expertise in rendering a wide range of medical services to various patients.
Founded in 1923
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Katrina Keefer
President and Chief Executive Officer
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