Medical LAB Tech

Company:  Christus Health
Location: Alamogordo
Closing Date: 31/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Description
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his/her assigned area
  • Maintains required core competencies.
  • Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i. e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.)
  • Is at bench and begins work within +/- minutes of shift. Overtime is approved by Clinical Supervisor or by the Senior Tech.
  • Demonstrates flexibility in accepting scheduling changes or requests for PTO.
  • Acts as a role model for students and new employees and assists phlebotomists with difficult draws.
  • Performs required WX procedures according to SOP.
  • Performs required daily and preventative maintenance according to SOP.
  • Notifies supervisor of discrepant results, problems with reagent QC, or nonfunctioning equipment, Attempts to resolve problems and completes corrective action reports as necessary.
  • Determines acceptability of specimens and does not run tests on known unacceptable specimens. Notifies phlebotomist, physician or nurse of unacceptable specimens and documents the notification.
  • Judges appropriateness of test order and checks questionable orders. Recommends appropriate tests/profiles where applicable.
  • Verifies abnormal results by repeat testing when necessary.
  • Produces accurate results.
  • Completes testing within the designated turnaround times.
  • Recognizes and investigates possible cause of unusual test results and/or problems. Attempts to resolve problems and completes corrective action report forms as necessary.
  • Reports manually entered test results accurately on work lists and via the computer.
  • Monitors supply inventory, orders and receives supplies correctly, avoid emergency orders whenever possible.
  • Documents participation in analyzing proficiency testing samples in the sub-departments worker, and maintains proficiency of >80% in those areas.

Requirements

Education

Preferred:

Bachelor of Science

Licenses & Certifications

Required:

C-Med Lab Scientist

Preferred:

C-BLS

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