Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Technologist

Winner Regional

South Dakota

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work hours

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare facility in South Dakota is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist to perform technical laboratory testing and ensure quality control of laboratory equipment. The role requires interaction with patients of all ages and effective communication with medical staff. Successful candidates will have completed a medical laboratory program and hold the necessary licensure. This is a dynamic position with varying hours, including weekends and on-call requirements.

Qualifications

Successful completion of a medical laboratory technologist program is required.
Must have current medical laboratory technologist or technician license.
Ability to communicate effectively with medical staff and patients.

Responsibilities

Perform various laboratory tests and analyses.
Maintain quality control on laboratory equipment.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of test results.

Skills

Technical laboratory testing

Quality control

Communication

Patient interaction

Education

Medical laboratory technologist program

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Description

Position Summary

Performs technical laboratory testing in the laboratory. The medical laboratory technologist / medical laboratory technician assists with all laboratory duties as needed and other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager.

Knowledge of current medical technology to perform full range of laboratory tests and to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results. Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation. Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in laboratory field. Ability to follow written protocols. Ability to work independently. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

When students are providing patient care, treatment, and/or services as a part of their training, any/all employees may be asked to supervise the students.

Requirements

Education/Experience

Successful completion of a medical laboratory technologist / medical laboratory technician program.

Required Credentials (Licensure, Certification, or Registration)

Must provide a current medical laboratory technologist or medical laboratory technician license.

Employment Variables

Work hours vary and will include weekend, holiday, and on-call hours. The Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Technologist will interact with patients of all ages. Initial Tuberculosis (TB) test and drug screening is required by Winner Regional Health. Rubella titer will also be drawn upon hire and immunization is required if no past exposure or indication of immunization.

Required to wear name tag provided by WRH and to follow the dress code of WRH.

Job Knowledge and Skills

Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to deal with people in a professional manner. Ability to operate all equipment in the department and to adequately perform all services provided by the department.

Direct Supervisor

Laboratory Director

PART II: CODE OF CONDUCT

Honesty

We will do the right thing at all times, even if it is difficult, maintaining strong, ethical practices. We protect the confidentiality of others, including patients, staff and the facility as a whole. We will take responsibility for our actions.

Expertise

We will demonstrate superior judgment, training and skill, at all times, demonstrating professionalism while doing so. We will perform all aspects of our job to the best of our ability, utilizing all resources and tools available.

Approachability

We will be non-judgmental, friendly, and open and willing to listen to everyone we come into contact with while performing our duties. We are humble and learn from others.

Respect

We will be understanding and sensitive to others’ feelings; caring and responding in a manner that sets them at ease, keeping the situation in perspective without minimizing others’ feelings or reactions. We will listen to others with full attention in a sincere, civil fashion, being careful not to be judgmental of the speaker. We maintain composure when facing conflict and avoid jumping to conclusions and defaming another’s name.

Teamwork

We willingly work together with a common approach, trusting and supporting members of our organization, using our skills and resources, sharing information to achieve a common aim.

PART III: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Clinical and Technical Competency

Demonstrates knowledge of specimen requirements and understands all regulations regarding sample collection, handling and processing. Properly identifies the client before specimen collection and labels all specimens according to laboratory policy. Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate venipuncture, arterial puncture and capillary sites of blood collection. Demonstrates knowledge and correct use of all phlebotomy equipment including machines, needles, tubes, lancets, etc. Demonstrates technically correct methods of specimen collection using aseptic technique to prevent the spread of infection. Demonstrates knowledge of specimen requirements and understands the necessity of special handling of certain samples. Demonstrates knowledge of correct procedure for and assists in obtaining throat and nasopharyngeal specimens. Assesses the feasibility of laboratory results through correlation of data with common physiological conditions. Cancels and orders tests as necessary. Accurately transcribes clinical test results. Able to perform in emergency situations.

Technical Competency

Performs chemical and serological analysis of blood and body fluid. Performs hematological and microbiological examinations. Performs blood banking procedures, including preparation of components for transfusion. Performs quality control checks on instruments, solutions, and test results against established standards and initiates corrective action when necessary; ensuring accurate test results. Performs all maintenance activities and ensures instrument function remains high-quality. Assists in resolving testing and instrument problems within department and contacts manufacturer’s technical support as needed to eliminate instrument and/or procedures downtime. Assists with all duties with regard to new instrument acquisition and new test implementation. Ensures all necessary records are properly maintained such as test results, quality control and maintenance.

Communication

Maintains quality of patient care and communicates with the laboratory manager, medical staff and laboratory staff, ensuring consistent information flow.

Students

Instructs students or clinic staff on correct techniques and procedures. Allows students to observe during sample collection and other job duties.

Additional Duties

Files results, reports, and bills appropriately. Approximately designates charges and credits. Monitors reports. Maintains printers with regard to paper, ribbons, and print cartridges. Stocks supplies for department when necessary. Utilizes time, materials and resources in an economical manner.

PART IV: COMPLIANCE

Compliance Must comply with the Corporate Compliance Policy and laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to the position. The employee has a duty to report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to the Compliance Officer or the Chief Executive Officer.

PART V: PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

General Activity

In a regular workday, employee may:

Sit .25
Hours at a time; up to 2
Hours during the day
Stand 3
Hours at a time; up to 7
Hours during the day
Walk .25
Hours at a time; up to 3
Hours during the day

Motion

Employee is required: (In terms of a regular workday, "Occasionally" equals 1% to 33%, "Frequently" 34% to 66%, "Continuously", greater than 67%).

Bend/Stoop Frequently
Kneel, Duration 30 sec Occasionally
Squat Occasionally
Balance Occasionally
Crawl, Distance Not at all
Twist Occasionally
Climb, Height Not at all
Keyboarding/Mousing Frequently
Reach above shoulder level Occasionally
Filing Frequently

Physical Demand

Employee’s job requires he/she carry and lift loads from the floor, from 12 inches from the floor, to shoulder height and overhead. Employee’s job requires a pushing/pulling force to move a load (not the weight of the load).

Physical Demand Classification: Carrying/lifting weight and pushing/pulling force:

Sedentary
Occasionally 30 lbs.
Frequently Negligible
Constantly Negligible

Sensory Requirements:

Yes/No Explanation (if Yes)

Speech Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Yes
Communicates with staff and patients on phone or in person. Responds to patient’s concerns and questions.
Vision (VDT) Are there specific vision requirements for the job? Yes
Must be able to read numbers and names. Must be able to distinguish colors and view a computer screen.
Hearing Ability to receive detailed information through oral communications, and to make fine discriminations in sound; i.e., making fine adjustments on machine parts, using a telephone. Yes
Vital for communication with other clinic staff and patients directly or via telephone.

Environmental Factors

Yes/No Explanation (if Yes)

Working on unprotected heights No
Being around moving machinery Yes
Lab equipment has moving parts
Exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity No
Driving automotive equipment No
Wearing personal protective equipment Yes
Exposure to atmospheric conditions (i.e. fumes, dust, odors, mists, gases, or poor ventilation) Yes
Exposure to extreme noise or vibration Yes
Exposure to blood, body fluids and waste Yes
Exposure to radiation No
Exposure to other hazards (i.e. mechanical, electrical, burns, or explosives) Yes
Exposed to needles and hazardous solutions

Emotional/Psychological Factors

Yes/No Explanation (if Yes)

Stress: Exposed to stressful situations Yes
Must be able to effectively deal with concerns of upset patients, ER situations, codes.
Concentration: Must be able to concentrate on work tasks amidst distractions. Yes
There are many phone and personal interruptions throughout the workday.
Must exert self-control. Yes
Must be able to display control and confidence under stress.

PART VI: JOB RELATIONSHIPS

Supervises

1 No supervisory responsibilities

0 Supervisory responsibility

# Direct Reports:

# Indirect Reports:

Age of Patient Populations Served 0 Neonates: 1-30 days