Medical Laboratory Technician or Technologist- PRN

Technical Laboratory staff analyzes patient testing that helps physicians to diagnose and treat diseases. Medical Lab Technicians collect and analyze body fluids, tissue and other substances to determine normal or abnormal findings. This position is an Essential position at the facility to ensure efficient operations and patient care. Employees hired into an Essential position are expected to report to work for their scheduled shifts regardless of the environmental weather and road conditions that may exist.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Medical Laboratory Technicians

Perform phlebotomy procedures to obtain blood samples

Prepare samples for analysis

Locate, isolate and identify microorganisms in body fluid and perform susceptibility testing

Monitor tests and procedures

Analyze the chemical content of fluids

Match blood for transfusion medicine

Test for drug levels in the blood

Perform necessary and required maintenance to any equipment used to aid in testing

Perform any and all quality matrix and standard materials analysis to ensure accurate and precise reporting of results.

Facility General Responsibilities:

Attend facility new hire orientation as scheduled by HR

Complete Department Orientation Initial Competency within 7 days of hire date

Complete Department Initial Skills Competency within 90 days of hire date

Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures

Respect cultural and religious practices of patients from all backgrounds

Follow HIPAA regulations at all times

Be punctual and dependent for assigned shifts

Dress within the dress code requirements of the facility

Identifies all patients using at least two identifiers verbally (name and DOB), and by checking ID bracelet

Follows Hospital Wide and Department Specific policies and procedures

Must interact with physicians, guest, staff, and patients pleasantly, cooperatively, and effectively

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Sound understanding of the clinical laboratory dynamics and workflow

Sound understanding of Laboratory practice

Cognitive skills as related to a clinical laboratory

Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Good Communication skills with ability to communicate appropriately with all age groups

Versatile knowledge of basic computer skills with a preferred skill set of Information Technology, iCloud capabilities and Microsoft Office

Ability to perform under stress and cope with difficult situations

Good time management and organizational skills to complete patient testing, lab maintenance and quality control in a timely manner

Continued practice of good stewardship as a representative member of the laboratory department as well as the hospital unit as a whole

Must be able to work as a functioning member of the various team situations that a healthcare setting demands

Position Requirements: Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Certifications:

Current license with the State of Tennessee as a Medical Laboratory Professional with a special endorsement as a Medical Laboratory Technician - General

Experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician is preferred but not required

BLS must be obtained within the first 30 days of hire

Working Conditions:

Patients need round-the-clock care; therefore, working hours include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Clinical / Technical laboratory staff spends a considerable amount of time walking, bending, stretching and standing; therefore, they must follow proper body mechanics to guard against injury. Clinical / Technical laboratory staff must be able to work accurately around frequent interruptions. Lab staff frequently faces hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases and must be prepared for such instances and take proper precautions at all times. In addition, lab staff may have to collect blood samples from patients that may be confused, irrational, agitated, and/or uncooperative.

Physical Requirements / Demands:

Ability to lift twenty (20) pounds. Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients in phlebotomy situations may involve lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

Ability to bend, lean, and stoop without hindrance; requires a full range of body motion

Fine motor skills

Visual acuity; normal range of hearing

Statement of non-inclusivity:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, and qualifications which may be required of or given to any employee assigned to the position. The skills, duties, requirements, and responsibilities outlined in this job description may be changed or added to when deemed appropriate and necessary by the company or the person who is designated to be managerially responsible for this position. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind. Employment with the company is an at-will relationship.