Dayshift, Microbiology MLS, PRN

Essential Functions

(10 recommended)

• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate.  Performs calibration of equipment as required.
• Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient’s specimen(s) when problems occur.  Notifies the supervisor if unable to solve the issue.
• Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures; 
• Follows universal precaution procedures in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases when handling blood and/or body fluids; 
• Follows safety policies and procedures when using chemicals.
• When requested, performs duties required for relief in higher classification in supervisor’s absence.
• Attends all required safety-training programs and can describe responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood-borne and airborne pathogens.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter-and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Performs other duties as requested by primary manager that do not compromise moral code of conduct or protocols set in place for patient or employee safety

• None

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, or Chemistry qualifying the applicant to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (or equivalent) certification examination.

• One (1) year clinical laboratory internship

Required Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Performs all aspects of pre-analytic workflow appropriate for the specific laboratory section to ensure orders entered correctly, specimens collected are appropriate for the test ordered, and correctly process/transported.
• Verifies order where necessary.
• Verifies non-patient information (e.g., collection time) according to established protocol.
• Handles unresolved orders, troubleshoots where needed.
• Verifies with physician and/or nurses prior to LIS order entry to resolve unclear, duplicate or otherwise ambiguous orders.
• Verifies specimens for add-on tests are available and acceptable and generates add-on test orders.
• Recognizes when fraud and abuse compliance issues require adjustments to the test order.
• Collecting, receiving and processing of specimens
• Verifies specimens labeled correctly and completely upon receipt, evaluates specimens for appropriateness and takes necessary corrective action and appropriately documents unacceptable specimens and proper notifications as needed.
• Prioritizes specimen processing based on established priorities.
• Aliquots specimens according to established protocols.
• Recognizes when fraud and abuse compliance issues require adjustments to the test order.
• Performs all aspects of analytical testing appropriate for the specific laboratory section.
• Maintains test system integrity.
• Performs specimen preparation.
• Performs tests.
• Performs technical review and interpretation.
• Troubleshoots and solves problems.
• Post-test specimen storage.
• Verifies and reports results.
• Amends reports.
• Responds to inquiries.
• Stores documents and records.
• Charge capture/billing:
• Ensures safety of operations.
• Provides service excellence.
• Demonstrates responsibility for educational requirements as evidenced by reading all assigned related references, and attending all required educational meetings, or webinars, and completing annual Symplr requirements.
• Demonstrates commitment to organizations five (5) priorities

• Employee Engagement
• Patient Satisfaction
• Quality
• Physician Friendly
• Financial Strength

• Person in this position is required to understand, agree upon and follow our Six Ground Rules:

• No excuses.
• We are a team.
• Bring up your ideas.
• Poor performance will be addressed.
• ‘That’s not my job’ is not acceptable
• Manage Up.