Lab Technician/Technologst(Generalist)

South Shore Hospital, Inc.; Weymouth (MA); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 69 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

South Shore Hospital, Inc. in Weymouth, MA seeks a part-time Microbiology Laboratory Technician for the evening shift. The role performs testing on specimens, reports results, and adheres to established laboratory protocols to ensure accurate patient results.

Responsibilities include quality control, instrument maintenance, and safe handling of specimens, with opportunities for growth and certification pursuit within the laboratory team.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a relevant science preferred.
• Four (4) months' clinical laboratory internship preferred.

Responsabilités

• Perform accurate testing of laboratory specimens per established protocol.
• Report test results in a timely manner and document notifications of critical values.
• Maintain quality control procedures and document QC results.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments.
• Troubleshoot instruments and specimens and escalate issues as needed.
• Follow universal precautions and safety procedures in all tasks.

Formation

Associate's Degree in a relevant science

Four (4) months' clinical laboratory internship

Description du poste

Requisition Number: R-23897

Facility: LOC0011 - 85 Columbian Street, Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name: SSH Lab Off-Shift

Status: Part time

Budgeted Hours: 8

Shift: Evening (United States of America)

Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to Laboratory protocol and procedures.

Compensation Pay Range: $21.71 - $50.30

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Test Performance
  • Perform[s] accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
  • Evaluate specimens for acceptability for proper testing.
  • Investigate and document problems with unacceptable specimens.
  • Organize workload for maximum efficiency in order to complete tests being performed.
  • Accurately perform tests as ordered on specimens received.
  • Verify accuracy of results as those belonging to the corresponding specimen before reporting results.
  • Collect data as required by supervisor on unacceptable specimens and specimens without orders or with ambiguous orders.
  • Notify Microbiology supervisor or designee of any preanalytical, analytical, or post analytical variances.
  • Handle specimens according to appropriate storage temperature requirements and as per laboratory procedures.
• Test Result Reporting
  • Report test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
  • Report results within time limits established for test procedures.
  • Document proper notification process required in the reporting of all critical values that the employee results
  • In the event of an occurrence resulting in incorrect results reported on a patient, employee consistently follows the established policy on Correcting Results including the notification and documentation of corrective actions taken.
  • Notify the Infectious Disease provider or primary care provider regarding Microbiology alerts in a prompt fashion and documents communication in the LIS system.
  • Notify the Infection Control Nurse or designee regarding Microbiology alerts in a prompt fashion and documents communication in the LIS system.
  • Notify the Massachusetts State Laboratory Institute regarding reportable diseases in a prompt fashion and documents communication in the LIS system.
• Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate Supervisor.
  • Perform appropriate quality control for the test procedure.
  • Accurately analyze and evaluate QC results obtained before accepting and reporting patient test results.
  • Record results obtained for quality control testing as defined in test procedure.
  • Appropriately notify Supervisor of discrepant QC results.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs calibration of equipment as required.
  • Perform maintenance according to the schedule for the instrument/equipment.
  • Document performance of maintenance procedures for the instrument/equipment.
  • Perform calibration of equipment according to scheduled intervals or receipt of reagents.
  • Document calibration of equipment.
• Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents and patient specimens when problems occur. Notifies the Supervisor if unable to solve the problem.
  • Follow established guidelines for troubleshooting procedures.
  • Follow established guidelines for resolving patient specimen problems.
  • Document steps taken during the troubleshooting process.
  • Immediately notify Supervisor when unable to solve problems.
• Consistently adheres to established Laboratory and Hospital policies for Universal Precautions, Chemical Hygiene and Safety procedures. When handling blood and/or body fluids, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be utilized in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Chemical Hygiene and Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals.
  • Wear Laboratory coat, gloves, goggles and protective devices as required when handling specimens.
  • Follow safety policies for dress.
  • Follow safety policies when using chemicals.
  • Report any safety hazards to the appropriate Supervisor.
  • Use protective barrier equipment as required.
  • Disinfect and clean work benches/areas according to established protocol during and at the end of assigned shift.
  • Properly dispose of contaminated and hazardous waste materials.
  • Know where to find material safety data sheets (MSDS) for items used to perform job.
  • Know the location and procedures to follow in the containment of blood, body fluid and chemical spills.
  • Wear gloves when working at the bench in the Microbiology area.
• Consistently communicates with Microbiology team to ensure that daily work is completed.
  • Assist coworkers when main bench duties are completed.
  • Assist with specimen processing during lunch time breaks to ensure continuous flow of work.
  • Assist Microbiology Supervisor with special projects when main bench duties are completed.
• Demonstrates competence in assigned work areas according to section schedule and skill mix.
  • Consistently acknowledges, through documentation, of changes to established testing procedures in all skilled areas.
  • Completes assigned CAP surveys with the expectations of department supervisor that results are determined to score in the acceptable performance category, in all skilled areas.
  • Completes department generated competencies as required with acceptable results in all skilled areas.
  • Actively participates in continuing education programs sponsored by Professional Organizations in one or more of the skilled areas.
  • Rotates through all work stations in the Microbiology including, but not limited to: Bench A-L, Bench M-Z, Blood cultures, PCR and EIA testing, Specimen Processing.
• Maintains work area — cleans bench, restocks supplies, notifies Supervisor of low stock.
  • Maintain appropriate supplies for work being performed.
  • Assure that supplies are sufficient for ongoing testing. Notifies Supervisor when supplies are below established levels.
  • Regularly performs inventory of supplies and notifies appropriate Supervisor of department’s need
• Actively participates with orientation and training of new employees and students in laboratory procedures and policies.
  • Introduce new employees/students to the members of the department.
  • Engage new employees/students in daily routines within the department.
  • Maintain visibility in orienting new employees/students.
  • Act as a resource for new employees/student, acclimating them to the organization.
  • During orientation period, communicate to Supervisor progress of new employees and identify key areas that may be problem prone.
• Technology – Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices.
  • Partner with Microbiology Supervisor in discovering technology which will benefit patient results and turnaround time.
• Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
  • Acknowledgement, adherence and demonstration of a safe environment as stated in the Laboratory Policies for Chemical Hygiene, Infectious Disease Control and Safety. The employee is knowledgeable of who the responsible Safety Officers are both in the Laboratory and Hospital.
  • Assist in providing quality patient care through the evaluation of proper patient specimen labeling in accordance with the Laboratory Specimen Labeling criteria prior to performance of laboratory testing.
  • Verify accuracy of results as those belonging to the corresponding specimen before reporting results.
  • Will ensure that all revised reports for previously reported incorrect (erroneous) results are identified as revised, corrected or amended according to established procedure and will appropriately notifies the patient care giver.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's Degree in a relevant science preferred.
• Four (4) months' clinical laboratory internship preferred.

Required Certifications

• MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist (ASCP) or ASCP equivalent (certification required within 1 year from date of hire)
• Individual ASCP certifications in Chemistry or Hematology or Microbiology or Blood Bank meet requirements

3pm-11:30pm every other Saturday and Sunday. Rotating holidays.

License/Registration/Certification Requirements

• Eligible for Medical Technologist Certification (MTE-ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Technologist (MT_ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)