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Mid Valley Health Med Tech MT /ASCP full time (DAYS)$10,000 sign on Bonus in Omak, Washington
Description
Overall Nature and Purpose of Position: To perform all routine laboratory testing.
Job Functions:
- Rotates in different bench areas of the laboratory as assigned. Rotations include coverage on evenings and weekends as required.
- Assists with specimen computer entry and processing; is familiar with all computerized functions that are necessary to generate test results.
- Maintains clean work area.
- Orients new staff members and assists in the training of MLT students.
- Provide accurate and reproducible results of routine, complex, manual and automated testing as ordered by the clinician and Laboratory Manager.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to interpret data and aid in the evaluation of test results and test systems.
- Report test results within established time guidelines by organizing, prioritizing and performing the assigned share of the testing workload.
- Demonstrate the technical and professional ability to do independent problem solving for patient samples, laboratory equipment and testing procedures.
- Recognizes normal and life-threatening results and follows protocol for notification of results to the clinician.
- Performs and understands quality control programs including evaluation of values, documentation of errors, corrective action, and the maintenance of records.
- Participates in Proficiency Testing, Continuing Education programs, Competency testing, orientation of new staff members and training of MLT students as assigned.
- Proficient operation of the LIS and other computer related programs. Keeps current with changes and upgrades to each system.
- Perform venipunctures and capillary sticks as required.
- Assist in the preparation of new procedures and reagent preparation.
- Provides excellent customer service to patients, families, providers and other staff members.
NOTE: The list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that your supervisor may deem necessary.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Greets all patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff members in a courteous, respectful and professional manner at all time. Responds to all patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills at all times.
- Reports for scheduled shift on time and prepared to assume responsibilities.
Reports to work in proper uniform/attire.
Leaves for meal break on time and returns on time.
Varies work schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Ensures the department manager has approved all scheduled overtime.
Seek supervisor approval before working beyond scheduled hours that will result in overtime.
Schedules all time off with supervisor's approval.
Strictly adheres to hospital attendance/tardiness policies 100% of the time.
Performs all duties as assigned.
Wears I.D. badge in a visible location at all times on hospital property.
Protects I.D. and access badge and reports any issues or loss immediately to supervisor or to the H