Med Tech - Laboratory - Mercy Medical Center FT 1.0 (Evenings) - Full-time / Part-time

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Performs tests and procedures in assigned sections(s),

including those which require exercise of independent judgment and

responsibility with minimum supervision.

Independently performs qualitative and quantitative tests, following

established guidelines and predetermined criteria. Identifies problems that may adversely affect

test performance and/or results and uses knowledge, critical thinking skills

and judgment to troubleshoot and resolve them.

May be assigned to assume the duties of a charge technologist.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS :

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Performs complex laboratory procedures utilized

for the diagnosis and treatment of disease as appropriate for patient age to

include neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric adult;

recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems

using scientific principles.

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Follows established policies, procedures and standard

work.

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Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments

concerning the results and takes appropriate action to maintain test accuracy

and precision.

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Utilizes LEAN principles/productivity standards

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Assists and supports quality management systems

and performance improvement initiatives

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Performs preventive maintenance and basic

troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment.

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Works independently, organizing work to meet

established deadlines and records.

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Performs new instrument or procedure

implementation and training.

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Maintains supply inventories.

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Trains new employees.

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Acts as a preceptor for medical

laboratory science students.

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Operates laboratory information systems,

personal computers, and instrument-related computer software.

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Follows safe work practices.

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Demonstrates the following customer

service/interpersonal skills:

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Takes personal responsibility for work, actions

and attitudes

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Respects patients, peers, clients, students,

physicians, service representatives, and other hospital staff

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Demonstrates positive and effective

communication skills

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Cooperates with peers and other hospital staff

to build and maintain an effective healthcare team.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS :

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Serves on hospital and laboratory committees as requested

by supervisor/manager.

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Performs

supervisory functions as delegated by the supervisor or manager.

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Acts as technical resource for the client services and

specimen processing areas.

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Provides assistance to other laboratory team

members.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

* Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or in Chemistry, Biology or related field with one-year clinical internship in a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science program or approved alternate career path as designated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA).

* Registration by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) as a Medical Technologist or by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) as a medical technologist or categorical registration by either NCA or ASCP in one of the laboratory sciences is required.

* A person may be hired into this position if he/she has completed the requirements for registration but has not successfully completed the exam. However, the exam must be successfully completed within 6 months subsequent to hiring.

Additional Responsibilities:

Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times Adheres to and exhibits our core values:

Reverence : Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.

Integrity : Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.

Compassion : Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.

Excellence : Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers cbchi