Type: MLT/MLS

Department: Laboratory

Status: Part-time/Flex

Shift: Days

Job Number: 21-024

Summary of Position:

Performs and interprets, when appropriate, all diagnostic testing available in the clinical laboratory of Bonner General Health.

Responsibilities:

The working knowledge, competency and organizational skills necessary to perform all diagnostic testing in all departments of the clinical laboratory; chemistry, hematology, coagulation, immunology, Immunohematology and basic STAT microbiology

Microbiology in-depth skills and competency will be required for those technologists working the routine microbiology department on day shift when cultures are worked up; evening and night shift will be required to show competency with gram stains, culture setup, and point of care micro kits

Must have working phlebotomy knowledge of specimen collection requirements, complications of phlebotomy and have competent phlebotomy skills for all age groups

Responsible for proficiency surveys as assigned with an 80% or better average score

Working knowledge and skills necessary to perform and monitor quality control on all testing; trouble shoot all quality control problems timely to assure accuracy of all patient results, with proper tracking and documentation of all corrective action

Working knowledge and skills necessary to perform preventative maintenance on all equipment as scheduled and / or needed due to instrument problems, with proper tracking and documentation of all corrective action

Must maintain yearly competence in all area through personal study, training videos, in-service, case studies, Internet opportunities, and one on one training if requested; must meet minimum requirement of documented training hours and continuing education requirements

Any technologist attending manufacturer training is considered “key operator” of that instrument and is responsible for competency training the other technologists, as well as performing method validation, and on-going monitoring of that instrument

Monitor and document all reagent tracking; date of receipt, opened, date in service, and date out of service, lot numbers and expiration dates

Consistently utilizes two methods of patient identification in blood collection processing or issuing blood products; uses read-back or oral and telephone orders to assure complete accuracy

The ability to use sound judgment and to work independently

The ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures

The ability to identify problems and recommend solutions

Must have a working knowledge and ability to abide by all compliance standards

Must have the ability to use sound judgment and to work independently

Possess knowledge, conceptual, interpersonal and technical skills to provide care to patients of all age groups

Maintains strict confidentiality regarding knowledge of all patient information, staff and hospital business

Must have the ability to identify problems and recommend solutions; utilize performance improvement process to keep physicians’ trust, customer service and repeat business a priority

Education:

Bachelor's Degree preferred; must have completed a training program in an accredited school of Medical Technology.

Experience:

At least one (1) year of continuous job related experience is preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

Must be registered as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent; current BLS (AHA) certification.