Lab Technologist

Position: LAB TECHNOLOGIST

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.

Requisition Number: R-21942

Facility: LOC
0011 - 85 Columbian Street, Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name: SSH Lab Chemistry

Status: Full time

Budgeted

Hours:

40

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.

Compensation Pay Range: $34.34 - $46.22

1. Test Performance

• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing.
• Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens.
• Organizes workload for maximum efficiency in order to complete tests being performed.
• Accurately performs tests as ordered on specimens received.
• Verifies accuracy of results as those belonging to the corresponding specimen before reporting results.
• Collects data as required by supervisor on unacceptable specimens and specimens without orders or with ambiguous orders.
• Notifies Chemistry supervisor or designee of any preanalytical, analytical, or post analytical variances.
• Handles specimens according to appropriate storage temperature requirements and as per laboratory procedures.

2. Test Result Reporting

• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Reports results within time limits established for test procedures.
• Documents proper notification process required for test results in the reporting of all critical values that the employee results that meet the established criteria.
• In the event of an occurrence resulting in incorrect results reported on a patient, employee consistently follows the established policy on Correcting Results including the notification and documentation of corrective actions taken.

3. Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.

• Performs appropriate quality control for the test procedure.
• Accurately analyzes and evaluates QC results obtained before accepting and reporting patient test results.
• Records results obtained for quality control testing as defined in test procedure.
• Appropriately notifies supervisor of discrepant QC results.

4. Performs daily, weekly, monthly or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs calibration of equipment as required.

• Performs maintenance according to the schedule for the instrument/equipment.
• Documents performance of maintenance procedures for the instrument/equipment.
• Performs calibration of equipment according to scheduled intervals or receipt of reagents.
• Documents calibration of equipment.

5. Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents and patient specimen's when problems occur. Notifies the supervisor if unable to solve the problem.

• Follows established guidelines for troubleshooting procedures.
• Follows established guidelines for resolving patient specimen problems.
• Documents steps taken during the troubleshooting process.
• Immediately notifies supervisor when unable to solve problems.

6. Consistently adheres to established Laboratory and Hospital policies for Universal Precautions, Chemical Hygiene and Safety procedures. When handling blood and/or body fluids, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be utilized in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Chemical Hygiene and Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals.

• Wears lab coat, gloves, goggles and protective devices as required when handling specimens.
• Follows safety policies for dress.
• Follows safety policies when using chemicals.
• Reports any safety hazards to the appropriate supervisor.
• Uses protective barrier equipment as required.
• Disinfects and cleans work benches/areas according to established protocol during and at the end of assigned shift.
• Properly disposes of contaminated and hazardous waste materials.
• Knows where to find material safety data sheets (MSDS) for items used to perform job.
• Knows the location and procedures to follow in the containment of blood, body fluid and chemical spills.

7. Demonstrates competence in assigned work areas according to section schedule.

• Consistently acknowledges, through documentation, of changes to established testing procedures in all skilled areas.
• Completes assigned CAP surveys with the expectations that results reported score in the acceptable performance category, in all skilled areas.
• Completes department generated competencies as required with acceptable results in all skilled areas.
• Participates in a formal continuing education program sponsored by Professional Organizations in one or more of the skilled areas.

8. Maintains work area, restocks supplies, notifies supervisor of low stock.

• Maintains appropriate supplies for work being performed.
• Assures that supplies are sufficient for ongoing testing. Notifies supervisors when supplies are…