Laboratory Tech Job Baytown area,Texas USA,Healthcare

Location 10133 Interstate 10,Baytown, TX, 77521,United States
Employee Type FT Hourly - Non-Exempt

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:

Performs department-specific specimen management functions including: specimen transport, tracking, retrieval, storage and disposal. Verify patient identification and/or specimen acceptability criteria.

Ensuring the departments day to day responsibilities are in accordance to the manufacturer’s recommendations, Joint Commissions requirements, and CLIA/COLA requirements

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.

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

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

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

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

Performs other departmental tasks such as filing, archiving, reports, requisitions and other documentation. Responds to telephone inquiries.

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

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

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.

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

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

Maintain all laboratory instruments as indicated by the manufacturers. In the event of instrument failure, follow the manufacturer’s troubleshooting procedures

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 Consultant, or Laboratory Manager if needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Customer service experience; demonstrated ability in customer service practice related to direct patient care in a high volume, high stress environment
Critical thinking skills; ability to work autonomously and make efficient use of time and resources
Ability to support and demonstrate company mission, and perform as a team member and leader
Current driver’s license with no restrictions
Ability to work effectively with patients, staff and physicians
Flexibility to meet scheduling demands of department
Demonstrated competency of Physical Assessment within 90 days, as evaluated by Supervision/Hospitality Manager
Exposure to infectious clinical specimens on a regular basis, so adherence to sterilization and infection control procedures is required

Required Education/

Experience:

High…