Medical Technologist; Mlt-Mls; PRN - AVALA Hospital RH

Summary

Performs standard laboratory testing for a specialty surgical hospital in order to aidin the treatment of patients and improve patient outcomes. Work is performed with a considerable degree of independence in the application of clinical laboratory knowledge and techniques, and requires judgments in monitoring test procedures, quality control, and test interpretation. Work is performed under the supervision ofthe Laboratory Administrative Director.

• Performs laboratory testing with CLIA waived, moderate, and high complexity designations.
• Shows proficiency in venipuncture and finger sticks.
• Results out laboratory testing in a timely manner.
• Assists with interpretation of laboratory results when needed.
• Assists with laboratory inventory including ordering of supplies if needed.
• Rotateson-call every 2-3 weeks as schedule requires.
• Reports critical lab values to the appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Teaches routine procedures and orients staff to laboratory services
• Knowledgeable of criteria of collection and processing of send out labs.
• Performs proficiency testing, monitors records, and maintains quality control.
• Assists with and reports infection control as needed.
• Maintains and calibrates lab equipment; cleans lab according to OSHA and CLIAregulations.
• Provides test results to requesting clinicians.
• Abilityto troubleshoot and resolve common issues with laboratory analyzers and equipment.
• Reports any complex issues/problems to the laboratory manager/director.
• Recognize sage specific lab values. Incorporates age specific parameters into interpretation of lab values.
• Knowledge of the variety of laboratory procedures applicable to the area(s) of work.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and terminology.
• Thorough knowledge of exposure control and universal precautions.
• WearsPPE as indicated.
• Knowledge of the basic physiological processes being monitored and how medical laboratory science is applied.
• Abilityto make accurate observations and written reports of test results.
• Abilityto understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Abilityto effectively communicate with staff and clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Action Orientation - Targets and achieves results, overcomes obstacles, accepts responsibility, establishes standards and responsibilities, creates aresults-oriented environment, and follows through on actions.

Communications
- Communicates well both verbally and in writing. Effectively conveys andshares information and ideas with others. Listens carefully and understands various viewpoints. Presents ideas clearly and concisely and understands relevant detail in presented information.

Creativity/Innovation
- Generates novel ideas and develops or improves existing and new systems that challenge the status quo, takes risks, and encourages innovation.

Critical Judgment - Possesses the ability to define issues and focus on achieving workable solutions. Consistently does the right thing by performing with reliability.

Customer Orientation - Listens to customers, builds customer confidence, increases customer satisfaction, ensures commitments are met, sets appropriate customer expectations, and responds to customer needs.

Interpersonal Skills - Effectively and productively engages with others and establishes trust, credibility, and confidence with others.

Leadership
- Motivates, empowers, inspires, collaborates with, and encourages others.

Builds consensus when appropriate. Focuses team members on common goals.

Teamwork
- Knows when and how to attract, develop, reward, and utilize teams to optimize results. Acts to build trust, inspire enthusiasm, encourage others, and help