- Assists in the day to day operation of the LIS, middleware and interfaces implemented throughout the laboratory accurately and efficiently.
- Assists with maintenance of the lab modules in Meditech, building and maintenance of the dictionaries, creating reports, interface management, and problem solving.
- Creates reports as needed for quality management and process improvement.
- Assists with laboratory data storage management, interface management, operating system upgrades, software upgrades, hardware upgrades and new instrument implementation, new tests and/or interfaces involving IT across multiple departments.
- Communicates problems or matters of scientific, technical and/or administrative nature both within the department and interdepartmentally. Responsible for monitoring Point of Care testing.
- Operates instruments and performs procedures within scope of training, utilizing established protocols. Performs scheduled maintenance procedures. Recognizes equipment malfunctions and acts according to established protocols.
- Performs, records, and maintains accurate quality control records. Recognizes out of control results and takes appropriate actions; remedial documentation is performed and recorded in a timely manner.
- Answers inquiries regarding results and factors affecting results. Interacts with health care team, maintaining patient confidentiality. Acts as a liaison and fosters effective communication between laboratory and health care team.
- Performs pre-analytical sample processing according to established procedures.
- Performs waived to highly complex laboratory testing according to established procedures.
- Performs routine inquiry and data input on the laboratory computer system and related clerical duties.
- Prioritizes workload to maximize efficiency while meeting patient and physician needs.
- Verifies patient identity and performs venipunctures, blood cultures, bleeding times, drug screen collection and micro techniques accurately and efficiently following established procedures, including proper labeling of specimens.
- Assumes responsibility for specimen collection and testing systems considering the age-specific and physical needs of the patient.
- Processes biological specimens for analysis following established procedures. Evaluates and solves problems related to specimen collection and processing and presence of interfering substances.
- Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies by attending mandatory in-services and continuing laboratory education and participating in continuous quality improvement. Maintains and upgrades personal development.
- Drafts and review procedures. Participate in new method evaluation as requested.
- Demonstrates effective, positive verbal communication skills to those served by the laboratory.
BLS required within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment. Associates or Bachelors of Science degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field. BS is preferred. ASCP registry or equivalent required, or willing to obtain within 12 months of employment. Experience in Laboratory Information Systems preferred.
