Lab Technologist/Technician
Company: South Shore Health
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description SummaryThe Laboratory Technician/Technologist
performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in
the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and
procedures.
We are seeking candidates with:
Associate's Degree in a relevant science preferred
Four (4) months' clinical laboratory internship preferred
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) "OR" Eligible for Medical
Laboratory Technician CertificationJob Description1. Test
Performance
a. Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received
in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and
procedures.
b. Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing.
c. Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable
specimens.
d. Organizes workload for maximum efficiency in order to complete
tests being performed.
e. Accurately performs tests as ordered on specimens received.
f. Verifies accuracy of results as those belonging to the
corresponding specimen before reporting results.
g. Collects data as required by supervisor on unacceptable
specimens and specimens without orders or with ambiguous
orders.
h. Notifies Microbiology supervisor or designee of any
preanalytical, analytical, or post analytical variances.
i. Handles specimens according to appropriate storage temperature
requirements and as per laboratory procedures.
2. Test Result Reporting
a. Reports test results in a timely manner and according to
established laboratory protocol and procedures.
b. Reports results within time limits established for test
procedures.
c. Documents proper notification process required in the reporting
of all critical values that the employee results
d. In the event of an occurrence resulting in incorrect results
reported on a patient, employee consistently follows the
established policy on Correcting Results including the notification
and documentation of corrective actions taken.
e. Notifies the Infectious Disease provider or primary care
provider regarding Microbiology alerts in a prompt fashion and
documents communcation in the LIS system.
f. Notifies the Infection Control Nurse or designee regarding
Microbiology alerts in a prompt fashion and documents communication
in the LIS system.
g. Notifies the Massachusetts State Laboratory Institute regarding
reportable diseases in a prompt fashion and documents communication
in the LIS system.
3. Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control
and reports discrepancies to the appropriate Supervisor.
a. Performs appropriate quality control for the test procedure.
b. Accurately analyzes and evaluates QC results obtained before
accepting and reporting patient test results.
c. Record results obtained for quality control testing as defined
in test procedure.
d. Appropriately notifies Supervisor of discrepant QC results.
4. 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. Documents performance of maintenance procedures for the
instrument/equipment.
c. Performs calibration of equipment according to scheduled
intervals or receipt of reagents.
d. Documents calibration of equipment.
5. Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents and patient
specimens when problems occur. Notifies the Supervisor 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 during the troubleshooting process.
d. Immediately notifies Supervisor when unable to solve
problems.
6. Consistently adheres to established Laboratory and Hospital
policies for Universal Precautions, Chemical Hygiene and Safety
procedures. When handling blood and/or body fluids, Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) will be utilized in order to minimize
exposure to infectious diseases. Chemical Hygiene and Safety
policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals.
a. Wears Laboratory coat, gloves, goggles and protective devices as
required when handling specimens.
b. Follows safety policies for dress.
c. Follows safety policies when using chemicals.
d. Reports any safety hazards to the appropriate Supervisor.
e. Uses protective barrier equipment as required.
f. Disinfects and cleans work benches/areas according to
established protocol during and at the end of assigned shift.
g. Properly disposes of contaminated and hazardous waste
materials.
h. Knows where to find material safety data sheets (MSDS) for items
used to perform job.
i. Knows the location and procedures to follow in the containment
of blood, body fluid and chemical spills.
j. Wears gloves when working at the bench in the Microbiology
area.
7. Consistently communicates with Microbiology team to ensure that
daily work is completed.
a. Assists coworkers when main bench duties are completed.
b. Assists with specimen processing during lunch time breaks to
ensure continuous flow of work.
c. Assists Microbiology Supervisor with special projects when main
bench duties are completed.
8. Demonstrates competence in assigned work areas according to
section schedule and skill mix.
a. Consistently acknowledges, through documentation, of changes to
established testing procedures in all skilled areas.
b. Completes assigned CAP surveys with the expectations of
department supervisor that results are determined to score in the
acceptable performance category, in all skilled areas.
c. Completes department generated competencies as required with
acceptable results in all skilled areas.
d. Actively participates in continuing education programs sponsored
by Professional Organizations in one or more of the skilled
areas.
e. Rotates through all work stations in the Microbiology including,
but not limited to: Bench A-L, Bench M-Z, Blood cultures,PCR and
EIA testing, Specimen Processing.
9. Maintains work area - cleans bench, restocks supplies, notifies
Supervisor of low stock.
a. Maintains appropriate supplies for work being performed.
b. Assures that supplies are sufficient for ongoing testing.
Notifies Supervisor when supplies are below established levels.
c. Regularly performs inventory of supplies and notifies
appropriate Supervisor of departments need
10. Actively participates with orientation and training of new
employees and students in laboratory procedures and policies.
a. Introduces new employees/students to the members of the
department.
b. Engages new employees/students in daily routines within the
department.
c. Maintains visibility in orienting new employees/students.
d. Acts as a resource for new employees/student, acclimating them
to the organization.
e. During orientation period, communicates to Supervisor progress
of new employees and identifies key areas that may be problem
prone.
11. Technology - Embraces technological solutions to work processes
and practices.
a. Partners with Microbiology Supervisor in discovering technology
which will benefit patient results and turnaround time.
12. Safety Awareness - Fosters a "Culture of Safety" through
personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
a. Acknowledgement, adherence and demonstration of a safe
environment as stated in the Laboratory Policies for Chemical
Hygiene, Infectious Disease Control and Safety. The employee is
knowledgeable of who the responsible Safety Officers are both in
the Laboratory and Hospital.
b. Assists in providing quality patient care through the evaluation
of proper patient specimen labeling in accordance with the
Laboratory Specimen Labeling criteria prior to performance of
laboratory testing.
c. Verifies accuracy of results as those belonging to the
corresponding specimen before reporting results.
d. Will ensure that all revised reports for previously reported
incorrect (erroneous) results are identified as revised, corrected
or amended according to established procedure and will
appropriately notifies the patient care giver.
Minimum Education - Preferred
Associate's Degree in a relevant science preferred.
Minimum Work Experience
Four (4) months' clinical laboratory internship preferred.
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) "OR" Eligible for Medical
Laboratory Technician Certification
Keywords: South Shore Health, Weymouth , Lab Technologist/Technician, Professions , Weymouth, Massachusetts
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