Medical Lab Tech Scientist Medical Technologist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description: 
 
JOB SUMMARY
 
County Health Laboratory is located in a critical access hospital (in Republic, Washington  99166) and provides access to laboratory services for outpatients, inpatients, ER department, and clinic. This position is a certified laboratory professional with the ability to perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and Molecular Diagnostics. The desired candidate will be required to perform specimen collections, process and analyze samples in the clinical laboratory, provide quality customer service, and act as a knowledgeable resource for the hospital and community.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
 
    Performs waived, moderate, and high complexity testing as defined by CLIA (42 CFR 1423 and 1489) - including Blood Bank, Hematology slide reviews/manual differentials, and Urinalysis.
 
    Available to work varying shifts, to include weekends, and after-hours call rotation with a maximum 20 minute response time.
 
    Qualify for and successfully obtain a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certificate through the WA DOH within 90 days of hire.
 
    Collects samples: performs phlebotomy, including capillary, venous, and therapeutic phlebotomies; swab collections including nasal, nasopharyngeal, and throat; urine collections for routine testing, drugs of abuse, and chain of custody. Offers patient instructions for proper specimen collection of body fluids if required.
 
    Performs all aspects of the job in an environment that optimizes patient safety and respect, and follows standard precautions at all times.
 
    Maintains quality results by running standards, controls, and calibrators; verifies equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced troubleshooting; monitors quality control measures and protocols.
 
    Processes samples for analysis in the lab or for shipment to the reference lab, evaluates samples for acceptability based on sample and testing requirements, analyzes samples on appropriate equipment, and assesses results for accuracy before releasing to the provider or patient.
 
    Responsible for appropriate stewardship of reagents and supplies in the laboratory, reports needed supplies according to procedure, and helps maintain Blood Bank unit inventory.
 
    Practices strong attention to detail to reduce the likelihood of medical/health care errors while performing sample testing, while recording and reporting results, or while fulfilling other clerical duties in the laboratory.
 
    Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
 
    Able to fulfill duties independently while also working professionally with other laboratory members or with other hospital staff.
 
    Demonstrates the values of a team concept on a consistent basis, and helps maintain a clean and orderly shared workspace.
 
    Maintain certification (if required) through the use of Continuing Education credits (MediaLab subscription provided).
 
    Additional tasks and projects may be assigned as needed or desired.
 
    Perform related duties as assigned by management.
 
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
    Meets dress code standards for the department; appearance is neat and clean.
 
    Checks work email at a minimum of once per shift.
 
    Completes all mandatory education within given timeframe.
 
    Maintains regulatory requirements.
 
    Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
 
    Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
 
    Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
 
    Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled.
 
    Attends at least 75% of staff meetings; reviews all monthly staff meeting minutes.
 
    Actively checks and responds to emails.
 
    Actively participates in the department's quality improvement (QI) activities.
 
    Complies with all organizational policies, and employee handbook.
 
    Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
 
    Communicates the mission, vision and values of the organization as well as the focus of the department.
 
    All Ferry County Health employees are required to maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational policy, state and federal regulations, including not but limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
 
JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
 
Current Certification/Licensure as a Medical Lab Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist in WA State, or otherwise meeting the educational requirements of CLIA (42 CFR 493 1489) for performing High Complexity Laboratory testing.
 
    Prior healthcare experience required.
 
    Prior laboratory experience performing phlebotomy, waived, moderate complexity, and high complexity testing preferred.
 
    On the job phlebotomy training and certification can be provided if needed.
 
Benefits:
 
 
  Medical/Dental/Vision     (Employer pays 100% of Employee premiums)
 
  457(b) Simple IRA     3% match
 
  Life Flight and Airlift NW Insurance
 
  PTO
 
  EIB
 
  SmartDollar Membership
 
10,000.00 Sign on bonus
 
 
Facility Salary:  
 
 
               $67,496.00  to  $97,926.00 per year
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Specialty:  Medical Laboratory
 
Sub Specialty(s):  Medical Technologist,  Medical Laboratory Technician,  Clinical Laboratory Scientist
 
 
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