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**Employment Type:** Part time **Shift:** Day Shift **Description:** In accordance with the mission of Diley Ridge Medical Center, performs routine and STAT laboratory analysis on blood and body fluids, while ensuring accuracy, timeliness and efficiency; has knowledge of report results, reviews, & reports results with proper follow up; maintains all applicable equipment; completes all documentation and record keeping requirements; assists Patient Care staff with Phlebotomy.

Performs testing utilizing both Laboratory analyzers and Point of Care Devices.

Functioning in the spirit of teamwork and cooperation, responsible and accountable for the delivery of care and services to patients served within the Medical Center campus, this may include acceptance of duties, responsibilities and / or special projects not specified within this . Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) + Education:Bachelor's degree in Medical Technologyor related fieldpreferred.

+ Licensure / Certification:American Society of Clinical Pathologists, or equivalent certificationpreferred.

+ Experience: Minimumof oneyearexperiencewhich includes all areas of the laboratorypreferred.

+ Effective communication skillsanddecision makingskills.

+ Ability to work under stress and respond to change.

+ Ability to perform professional responsibilities with minimal supervisionand/or independently.

+ Possess a high degree of motivation, organizational ability, and the ability to respond to a changing environment.

+ Flexibility in schedule, with ability to cover different shifts, weekends, and holidays.

+ Possess a high degree of professionalism andis able toestablish& maintain a good relationship with patients, co-workers & physicians.

Job Responsibilities _Essential Responsibilities:_ + **Service Excellence:** + Exhibits the Service Excellence Behavior Standards, role modeling excellence for all to see.

Forexample: demonstrates friendliness and courtesy, effective communication creates a professional environment and provides first class service.

+ **Clinical Practice:** + Performsall clinical testing, accurately,timely& efficiently (laboratory & point of care). + Reviews andvalidatestest results and follows up with appropriate action.

+ Records & reports test results.

+ Maintains instrumentation by performing calibrations, maintenance, QC & trouble shooting.

+ Operates all laboratory equipment.

+ Performs non-technical tasks and indirect patient care activitiesas required by the situation.(i.e.) + Assistingwithtransport,outpatient/inpatientspecimen collection, delivery of blood & blood products.

+ Responds appropriately to emergency situations, such as code blue andemergency operations plan etc.

+ **Communication:** + Communicates pertinent clinical information toappropriate membersof the patient care team.

+ Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with facility personnel, medical staff, patients & the community.

+ Answers phones promptly and deals with all calls courteously and efficiently.

+ **Collaboration:** + Confers with Registered Nurses andPhysiciansrelativetotesting availability, specimencollectionand patient preparation.

+ **Education:** + Provides patient & family educationrelativeto phlebotomy & expectations related to process.

+ **Safe Practice:** + Maintains regulatory compliance.

+ Performs routine scheduled and specialized maintenance of laboratory equipment.

+ Manages an efficient workstation, keeps area clean and stocked with supplies.

+ Follows established guidelines for Risk Management and Organizational Integrity programs and applicable regulatory requirements.

+ Followstesting guidelines, as outlined in policy& proceduremanual.

+ Practicesin accordance withInfection Control guidelines and within the guidelines foran environmentalexposure, as outlined in the MSDS.

+ Practices positive patient identification.

+ **Documentation:** + Completes all internal & external documentation required by policies, procedures & regulatory guidelines.

+ **Performance Improvement:** + In conjunction withLeadership, develops,monitors& reports quality indicators for laboratory, focusingon turn-around time, patient outcomes, regulatory compliance & risk management, customer service, and continuous quality and process improvement.

+ Participates in performance improvement process teams.

+ Active participation in the site safety team.

+ Ensure accuracy in patient charging; responsible for charge error correction.

+ **Computer Skills:** + Utilizes computer systemsappropriate toarea effectively.

+ Utilizes internet and intranet appropriately.

+ Utilizes Microsoft Word,Outlookand Excel + **Initiative:** + Demonstrates strong organizational skills and is able to multi-task.

+ Able to recognize a problem following prescribed strategies and make necessary corrections, in the absence of decision rules, will act todeterminea final decision.

+ Teaches laboratory procedures to other Technologists.

Participates in student instruction and experiences whenrequested.

+ Responsible for coordinating &monitoringthe workflow of the laboratory to achieve performance measures.

+ Maintains a responsible attitude toward individual performancein accordance withapproved policies & procedures.

+ Responsible forthe meetingindividual education and training requirements.

+ Responsibleto facilitateimprovement in patient care services, staff / physicianrelationshipsand the working climate.

+ Responsible / accountable for professional development,maintaininglicensureand competency.

+ Attends departmental meetings as required.

+ Assistsin maintenance of departmental compliance with continuous regulatory readiness.

_Other Job Responsibilities:_ + Responsible for compliance with Organizational Integrity through raising questions and promptly reporting actual or potential wrongdoing.

+ Participates in and coordinates with organizationalprocessto collect and evaluate information about hazards and safety practices that are used to identify safety management issues.

Adheres toestablishedpolicies and procedures, which may includewearing ofpersonal protective equipment.

+ Participates in and fosters a performance improvement approach that includes both intradepartmental and interdepartmental activities.

+ Orders supplies,maintainingdepartment inventory.

+ Assistsin the orientation & training of newcolleagues.

+ Exhibits a customer service and community focus.

+ Fosters a climate that willassistDileyRidgeMedicalCenterto fulfill its mission.

+ Accepts other responsibilities as assigned.

**Our Commitment** Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.

By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states.

Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes.

We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran