Advocate Health
Health
MedicalLabTechnician
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“Medical Lab Technician at Advocate Health. Adheres to hospital standards. Ensures accuracy of results”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensures accuracy and timeliness of patient laboratory test results; Performs procedures efficiently and as indicated; Minimal supervision; Within required turn-around-time; Without compromising quality; Test results are reviewed for accuracy; Test results are promptly reported; Demonstrates ability to recognize a test or reporting system problem; Accomplish work objectives; Contribute to overall section productivity
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot; Resolve if possible; Seeking advice; Escalating as needed
Exposed to infection, Exposed to disease-bearing specimens, Exposed to risk of bloodborne disease, Exposed to risk of airborne disease, Must wear protective equipment, Exposed to hazards for electrical equipment, Exposed to hazards for mechanical equipment, Exposed to hazards for power equipment, Exposed to odorous chemicals, Exposed to odorous specimens, Exposed to toxic chemicals, Exposed to flammable chemicals, Exposed to explosive chemicals, Exposed to toxic gases, Exposed to flammable gases, Exposed to explosive gases, Subject to injury from moving parts, Moderate noise environment, Subject to injury from sharps, May require judgment/action, Could result in death of patient, Subject to many interruptions, Occasionally subject to irregular hours, Subject to stressful situations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification required, Associate degree preferred, Experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Adheres to hospital standards
Ensures accuracy of results
Performs procedures efficiently
Responds to STATs immediately
Follows workflow processes
Documents and communications reviewed
Ensures quality of test results
Follows QC procedures
Reviews test results for accuracy
Performs patient procedures
Ensures safety and compliance
Accurately identify patients
Accurately label samples
Respond to misidentified samples
Report results for correct specimen
Protects self and coworkers
Follows approved policies
Uses engineering controls
Maintains appropriate education
Accomplish work objectives
Maintain current certifications
Seeks learning opportunities
Increases knowledge and education
Ensures productive operations
Ensures efficient operations
Coordinates activities
Communicates effectively
Accomplish work objectives
Positive interactions
Professional interactions
Contributes to collegiality
Contributes to teamwork
Contributes to productivity
Handles multiple tasks
Performs work without compromise
Adjusts schedule to meet workload
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Promote cooperative work environment; Utilizing communication skills; Utilizing interpersonal relationship; Utilizing team building; Effectively communicates with others; Positive and professional interactions; Contributing to collegiality; Contributing to teamwork
Communication Scope
Communication skills; Interpersonal relationship; Team building; Effectively communicates; Positive interactions; Professional interactions
Full Job Description
**Department:** 60901 Alleghany Health - Lab **Status:** Full time **Benefits Eligible:** Yes **Hou****rs Per Week:** 36 **Schedule Details/Additional Information:** Full Time Days **Pay Range** $20.15 - $30.25 **Position Highlights:** * **Shift Schedule:** Full time; Days * **Department:** Alleghany Health Laboratory * **Location:** Sparta **EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:** * Associate degree preferred. * Experience preferred. **LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:** * MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification required. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: * Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationship and team building. * Ensures accuracy and timeliness of patient laboratory test results. Performs procedures efficiently and as indicated in the procedure manual with minimal supervision and within the required turn-around-time without compromising quality. Responds to STATs immediately. Follows workflow processes according to documented procedures. Documents and communications are reviewed in a timely manner and are appropriately referenced and applied. * Ensures quality of test results by following defined Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) procedures. Follows QC procedures and evaluates QC results prior to reporting patient results. Test results are reviewed for accuracy and are promptly reported in the LIS. Demonstrates the ability to perform and accurately document all procedures related to critical values, technical limit failures and QA activities. Demonstrates the ability to recognize a test or reporting system problem, troubleshoot and resolve if possible, seeking advice and escalating as needed. Performs appropriate patient procedures in accordance with age-specific guidelines for the age groups served. * Ensures safety and compliance: Patients are accurately identified using two appropriate patient i
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