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Job description
Job Description Summary
Performs a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests as requested by healthcare staff according to established protocols and procedures. Prepares specimens for microscopic examination or testing procedures. Operates automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Performs quality control and assurance procedures. Records lab results in specified system. Follows all required privacy, safety, and biohazard procedures and standards.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC COL - Lab (DMC)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-24
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Job Description
Performs sample assessment, receiving, accessioning, processing, and testing to support high quality laboratory patient results, as well as supply/stock maintenance activities to support testing activities.
Duties
Performs sample assessment, receiving, accessioning, processing, and testing to support high quality laboratory patient results, as well as supply/stock maintenance activities to support testing activities (65%)
Prepares specimens for testing
Performs positive patient identification using two identifiers
Evaluates specimen acceptability
Performs specimen receipt in electronic laboratory computer system
Performs correct labeling practices
Performs order evaluation and assessment using electronic laboratory computer system
Performs routine laboratory testing using both automated and non-automated methods using established procedures
Recognizes normal and abnormal laboratory values
Recognizes computer data problems
Communicates technical testing information to medical and lay persons using Standards of Behaviors
Performs appropriate specimen processing based on sample type and test
Creates and reviews test/specimen pending worklist
Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance, and competency related activities (25%)
QC testing is performed correctly, completely and in a timely manner
QC is documented appropriately
QC is performed and verified prior to reporting patient results
Troubleshoots equipment, instruments and results effectively
Documents equipment problems, resolutions on equipment tracking logs/discrepancy form, and communicates to team appropriately
Process improvement activities are performed and documented
Follows all procedures and policies as written and approved
Performs and documents instrument maintenance per manufacturer instructions
Completes procedure and policy sign off by deadlines using MediaLab
Completes competency and competency documentation by deadlines using MediaLab
Actively participates in a setting conducive to teaching health care practitioners in Laboratory Services as assigned (10%)
Assists in the orientation & training of new staff, students and residents as assigned and provides timely documentation and/or feedback as appropriate
Ensures positive experiences (clinical as well as non-clinical) for students, residents and health care practitioners
Participate in continuing education
Models Standards of Behavior in daily interactions
Proficient in electronic laboratory computer system
Notifies/Documents critical test results using established policies
Ensures assigned benches are stocked accordingly
Ensure new lots/shipment reagents are quality controlled in accordance with manufacturers' procedures and established laboratory protocols
Ensures reagents are ordered at designated par levels
Supports test and instrument validation activities
Additional Job Description
Education: Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. Experience: At least one year of clinical experience. Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent. NOTE: This is a Career Ladder Position. Internal candidates are required to submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements. External candidates are required to complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 90 days in position.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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