Medical Technologist I - Part time

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Perks of working at Fisher-Titus: * $5,000 Sign-on Bonus offered plus benefits!

* Hours of Work- Part-time Dayshift 6:00 am to 2:30 pm * Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!

* Shift, Weekend & PRN differential About Fisher-Titus: Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area's 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation.

Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community General Summary: Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.

Essential Functions: * Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.

* a.

Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing.

* b.

Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens.

* c.

Organizes workload for maximum efficiency in order to complete tests being performed.

* d.

Accurately performs test as requested on specimens received, ensuring correct patient encounter is used and appropriate procedure is performed.

* e.

Verifies accuracy of results before reporting results.

* f.

Accurately performs testing on all Proficiency Testing specimens, adhering to policies and procedures relating to Proficiency Testing.

* Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.

* a.

Reports results within time limits established for test procedures.

* b.

Reports results for stats, abmornals, critical values, and other categories of special requests as defined by laboratory policy.

* c.

Documents special handling required for test results that meet outlying (established) criteria.

* d.

Makes conscientious effort to ensure turnaround times that meet Chest Pain and Stroke Accreditation standards.

* Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the Medical Technologist II or Director/Supervisor.

* a.

Performs appropriate quality control for the test procedure and at appropriate timeframes.

* b.

Accurately analyzes and evaluates QC results obtained before accepting and reporting patient test results.

* c.

Records results obtained for quality control testing as defined in test procedure (i.e.

accurately in the LIS or on worksheets). * d.

Appropriately notifies supervisor of discrepant QC results/trends.

* Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate.

Performs calibration of equipment as required.

* a.

Performs maintenance according to the schedule for the instrument/equipment.

* b.

Performs calibration of equipment according to scheduled intervals or receipt of reagents.

* c.

Documents calibration of equipment.

* d.

Maintains appropriate supplies for work being performed, and will communicate the need for additional supplies/reagents/stock as appropriate.

* e.

Records daily temperatures (refrigerators, freezers, room temp, etc.) and utilizes Emanate monitoring system properly documenting according to procedure.

* Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimen's when problems occur.

Follows chain of command if unable to solve the problem.

* a.

Follows established guidelines for troubleshooting procedures.

* b.

Follows established guidelines for resolving patient specimen problems.

* c.

Documents steps taken durning the troubleshooting process.

* Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures.

When handling blood and/or body fluids, universal precaution procedures will be followed in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases.

Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals.

* a.

Will wear lab coats, gloves, and protective devices as required when handling specimens.

* b.

Will follow safety policies when using chemicals.

* c.

Will report any safety hazards to the appropriate supervisor.

* d.

Will use protective barrier equipment as required.

* e.

Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier equipment.

* f.

Will properly dispose of contaminated and hazardous waste materials.

* g.

Performs proper hand hygiene, before and after contact with patients, following glove removal and prior to leaving the department.

* h.

Cell phones and electronic devices are stored in the employee's locker and not out in the working/testing areas.

* Performs phlebotomy (venipunctures, fingersticks, heelsticks) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure.

* a.

Accurately performs venipuncture procedures when requested or workload demands require doing so.

* b.

Accurately performs heelstick or fingerstick procedures when requested or workloand demands require doing so.

* c.

Performs proper hand hygiene (i.e.

soap and water, or hand sanitizer) before and after patient contact.

* d.

Accurately identifies the inpatient and the outpatient according to written policy.

* e.

Uses handheld device to scan wristband, print labels, and scan labeled specimens in to the system at the patient's bedside/chairside.

* f.

Orders are checked to the printed specimen labels to ensure all tests are ordered and correct.

* g.

Labels all specimen tubes following established procedure: LIS barcode label, date and time of draw.

and collector initials.

* Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards.

* a.

Completes Education Day, required in-services, required readings, and other competency requirements in a timely manner.

* b.

Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed.

* c.

Maintains work area and equipment in the condition required by department standards.

* d.

Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions * Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

* a.

Interacts with all of the above in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner, as observed by the supervisor and peers.

* b.

Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly manner, as measured by management observation and peer input.

* c.

Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations.

* d.

Maintains open communication using appropriate chain of command regarding issues.

* e.

Conducts all work activities with respect for the rights and wishes of patients, visitors, families, and fellow employees.

* f.

Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management.

* g.

Presents neat appearance in proper attire and identification, as required by the position, department, and policy.

* h.

Continuously displays a "can do" attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program in place.

* i.

Using department-specific scripting/AIDET, will answer any ringing telephone within three rings, and greet all patients/customers/employees appropriately.

* Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

* a.

Actively participates in ongoing quality assurance projects.

* b.

Leads and/or contributes to lean process improvement in the Laboratory.

* c.

Promotes The Fisher-Titus Way philosophy: Quality, Perfection of Care, Exceeding Expectations, Delivering Value.

* d.

Actively participates in the daily Team Huddle and staff meetings.

* e.

Will do shift change by giving report, review and sign pending logs with oncoming shift.

* f.

Assists with drop-offs, send-outs, Lab Misc, and answering pneumatic tube in accessioning/processing areas * g.

Utilizes automated system to communicate inter and intra departmentally, as appropriate.

* h.

Utilizes communication boards within departments to communicate issues, updates, breaks etc.

* i.

Will access and respond to email messages in a timely manner.

* j.

Utilizes computers and internet access appropriately.

* k.

Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments, as observed by the supervisor.

* l.

Follows policy regarding 15 minute break and 30 minute lunch/dinner time.

* Maintains work area * a.

Performs daily cleaning of work area.

* b.

Ensures that supplies are sufficient for ongoing testing.

Notifies supervisors when supplies are below established levels.

* Assists with orientation of laboratory procedures for students and/or new laboratory employees, and properly completes training checklists to ensure new employee competence.