Employment Opportunities
Medical Laboratory Technician (COVID)
This position has been filled.
Public?:
Public
Division:
Health
Reports To:
Laboratory Manager/Lab Director
Type of Position:
Regular Full Time
Location:
AST Shawnee Clinic / 2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. / Shawnee, OK 74801
General Description
Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager and direction of the Lab director, the Medical Lab Technician performs moderate complexity testing procedures on body fluids and exudates. They collect and handle specimens from patients for in-house testing and for tests sent to reference labs. They are responsible for daily maintenance, quality control, and quality assurance. They assume responsibility for problem-solving and trouble-shooting equipment. In addition to these responsibilities, the primary focus of this position will be all SARS-coV-2 related responsibilities and activities.
Responsibilites & Duties
Provide Phlebotomy services; collecting adequate and correct specimens by venipuncture or capillary stick on adults, children, and/or infants.
Follow department policies and procedures to correctly identify patients, collect and process specimens according to testing requirements.
Will serve as a resource to other lab employees when needing assistance with difficult draws and help instruct patients in the collection and handling of such specimens as urines, stools, sputum, etc.
Perform testing on specimens in the clinical laboratory according to the policies and procedures.
Ensure the accuracy of the laboratory tests performed in the lab by performing and verifying validity of Quality Control in accordance with policies and procedures.
Perform preventative maintenance on the lab equipment according to established maintenance schedule/procedure and troubleshoots all instruments when problems arise.
Verify instrument function by performing QC and calibration when necessary and/or required and documents all repairs, replacement, and maintenance of laboratory equipment on instrument log. Assist with restocking of supplies in the lab and phlebotomy area, making copies, faxing, shredding, gathering monthly workload data and record filing.
Assist with logging, ordering, and packaging specimens for the reference lab as well as verifying the test results when they are received from reference laboratory for all tests sent out for testing.
Maintain the laboratory according to CLIA standards and maintain absolute integrity in the accurate performance and reporting of results.
Follow HIPPA guidelines for maintaining confidentiality with all patient related information.
Use and understand the laboratory information system referred to as Orchard for ordering tests, resulting tests and printing patient results as needed for the lab.
Use and understand the Electronic Medical Records system and assist with any needed or requested operations or functions concerning the EMR.
SARS-coV-2 data entry and reporting to all required agencies.
SARS-coV-2 testing requested for patient care.
SARS-coV-2 related activities including but not limited to community testing events, employee testing events, mobile unit testing events, after hours testing events.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate Degree level and/or successful completion of an Associates of Applied Science.
Completion of a Medical Technician Program (MLT) or licensed MLT (ASCP).
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
The ability to interact well with patients, staff, and other agency professionals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational and assessment skills.
The ability to fully utilize a computer.
The ability to perform duties with a minimum of supervision.
The ability to function as a team member.
The ability to be a dependable team member of the lab and be ready to start work on time.
Must pass background check and drug screen upon conditional offer of employment.
Schedule flexibility allowing for SARS-coV-2 related testing and events.
Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free /Smoke Free Workplace
Posted Date:
2 years 2 months ago