Laboratory Technologist - Special Coagulation/Flow Cytometry

The Clinical Lab Technologist is responsible for accurate and timely specimen processing, testing, and resulting. Additional duties include preventive maintenance, quality control, and customer service.

Schedule: Full-Time, 11:30am - 8:00pm, Benefits Eligble, rotating weekends and holidays

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Performs routine and complex technical procedures and functions in the laboratory information system in an adequate and timely manner; may include phlebotomy, specimen collection, processing, reporting, and storage. Performs preventive maintenance, supply upkeep, and quality control with appropriate documentation, coordination, and communication.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and upholds applicable laws and regulations related to position. Maintains knowledge of techniques, procedures, and protocols lab-wide and within lab section. Reviews and acknowledges procedures as required.
• Delivers service excellence, One Team collaboration, and quality patient care through adjusting communication styles to adapt to various cultural differences, addressing concerns by researching problems and identifying resolutions, using basic troubleshooting skills, and efficiently handling interruptions and functions with changing environments or circumstances.
• Maintains a safe environment. Wears appropriate personal protective equipment as designated by lab area. Reports spills and hazardous situations immediately and acts appropriately. Follows established guidelines for disclosure of patient information.
• Assists in process development and improvement within the department including participating in quality assurance, continuing education programs, department meetings, and special projects.
• Demonstrates the initiative and ability to provide feedback that is useful and assists in individual improvement. Assist with training and competency of employees, students, fellows, rotators, etc.

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science; or a chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited institution, required.

Certifications: American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, preferred.

Skills:

• Organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and computer skills. Demonstrates discipline-specific technical skills.
• Maintain and foster interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and independently promoting a team environment.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

OCCASIONALLY: 1-33% OF THE TIME (0.5 TO 2.5 HOURS)

Bend/twist

Squat/kneel

Climb stairs/ladder

Reaching above shoulder

Lifting/carrying up to 30 lbs.

Pushing and pulling up to 30 lbs.

Exposed to fumes/gases/vaporsExposed to loud noises

FREQUENTLY: 34-66% OF THE TIME (2.6 TO 5.0 HOURS)

Walking

Chemicals/Medications

Working with machinery

CONTINUOUSLY: 67-100% OF THE TIME (5.1 TO 12 HOURS OR GREATER)

Standing

Sitting

Flexing/extending of neck

Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning

Repetitive hand/arm usage

Computer skills

Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs.

Audible speech

Hearing acuity

Depth perception

Color vision

Peripheral vision

Seeing- far/nearP

roblem solving skills

Decision making skillsInterpreting data skills

Exposed to blood and/or bodily fluids

Exposed to communicable diseases and/or pathogens

Exposed to biohazard waste