Med Lab Tech II

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Performs laboratory analyses and quality testing independently, following well-defined criteria.
• Performs duties under minimal supervision.Other:
• Must maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information.

Contacts:

• Requires the ability to work well with patients, the public, and all other health care professionals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Technical Procedures:

• Responsible for testing procedures, quality control, and proficiency testing to ensure accurate, timely, appropriate, and useful test results.
• Verifies specimen integrity, sets priorities, evaluates and interprets data, and takes appropriate action per policy.
• Performs appropriate documentation.
• Assists in the evaluation and implementation of new methods.
• Assists with upkeep of policy/procedure manuals and CAP inspections.
• Uses resources efficiently to prevent waste.

Instrumentation:

• Responsible for the proper operation of instruments, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure timely and accurate test results.
• Operates lab instruments as assigned, performs instrument QC, documents results, and takes appropriate action.
• Performs preventive maintenance and troubleshoots instrument problems.
• Understands the theory of instrument operations and mechanical functions.
• Seeks help when necessary.

Information Handling:

• Uses Cerner/STAR according to policy/procedure for ordering, receiving, and canceling tests, and reviewing/verifying results.
• Reviews pending lists and follows up on pending tests.
• Documents all actions appropriately in the computer.
• Documents all PMs and QC appropriately.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per established policies.

 Communication/Customer Servic:

• Communicates information to supervisors/pathologists, coworkers or students, laboratory staff on other shifts, and outside departments accurately, timely, clearly, and professionally.
• Follows through on communications and responds appropriately.
• Answers laboratory phones, directs parties, or provides appropriate information.
• Communicates with physicians, nurses, and patients to assist with their needs.
• Maintains good rapport with peers, management, physicians, and hospital staff.

Compliance/Safety:

• Follows laboratory and hospital policies/procedures.
• Informs Supervisor of issues or problems involving laboratory or hospital safety.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Follows regulations pertaining to medical necessity and billing as applicable to the job.
• Completes all mandatory education and participates in available continuing education programs.
• Works to meet department Performance Improvement Goals.
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be capable of operating laboratory instrumentation and performing patient phlebotomy.
• Must be able to make sound, well-informed decisions under stressful conditions and time constraints.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment such as telephones, fax machines, and computer terminals.
• Requires the ability to communicate clearly.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and stooping.
• May require lifting or moving items up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity and eye/hand coordination.
• Frequent reaching with hands/arms.
• Corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires visual acuity and normal color perception for interpretation of lab orders and proper collection technique.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue.
• Possible exposure to infectious materials, toxic substances, biohazardous materials, communicable diseases, and other conditions common to a laboratory environment.
• Normal laboratory environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend.
• Fast-paced, high-traffic work environment that may be interruptive and stressful.
• May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on department needs.