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Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner. * Calls all critical values to appropriate personnel, using patient full name, second identifier, test name, results and identity of person receiving results.

Overview:
Under general supervision, performs waived, moderate and high complexity analyses as specified under CMS Standards and Certification: Laboratory Requirements (42 CFR 493)

Responsibilities:
Quality Control * Performs waived, moderate and high complexity testing using manual and automated processes following policies/procedures.* Prepares reagents, quality control materials and other testing materials.* Performs required equipment maintenance.* Assists in data evaluation, and correlation of new instruments/procedures.* Demonstrates knowledge of open and expiration dates and storage of specimens, QC and reagents. Computer/Documentation * Demonstrates the understanding of the concept "need to know" for HIPAA for the purpose of relaying information to patients.* Enters comments, uses RBV for result reporting.* Calls all critical values to appropriate personnel, using patient full name, second identifier, test name, results and identity of person receiving results.* Assesses patient results using inquiry and able to print patient reports.* Recognizes computer problems and reports to IT/ or troubleshoots within capabilities.* Demonstrates/understands documentation process during downtimes.* Demonstrates the ability to print and review shift pending reports, notes critical patients or those having testing issues.Data Integrity * Reviews and records quality control and steps in troubleshooting for acceptability.* Complies with all protocols, SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines.* Identifies, resolves problems and takes corrective action in the evaluation of testing procedures, patient results and specimen integrity.* Performs correct identification of all specimens by matching name, and Medical Record Number.* Reviews and records patient results for acceptability before verification. People Management * Assists Manager/Director in writing/reviewing laboratory policies and procedures.* Assists in training new personnel.* Assists with preparing/maintaining facility accreditation readiness for CAP/DNV visits. Compliance/Safety * Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.* If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.

Qualifications:
Education:  Medical Lab Technician Associate Degree- In Clinical laboratory science, microbiology, chemistry or biological science- Required Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist 1, 2 Bachelor's in Clinical laboratory Science, Microbiology, chemistry or biological science- Required OR MLT must be eligible to sit for and pass MT/MLS ASCP, AMT or equivalent boards within 6 months- Required Certification & Licensures: Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 1Medical Technologist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist certification from ASCP, AMT, HEW, or equivalent certification- Required New Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certificationMedical Lab Scientist 2 / Medical Technologist 2Medical Technologist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist certification from ASCP, AMT, HEW, or equivalent certification- Required Medical Laboratory Technician 1 MLT certification from ASCP, or equivalent certification- Required New Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification Medical Laboratory Technician 2 MLT certification from ASCP, or equivalent certification- RequiredEmployee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.  Experience: Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 11 year- Preferred New Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 23 years in an acute care facility- Preferred Medical Laboratory Technician 1 1 year- Preferred New Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certificationMedical Laboratory Technician 21 year- Preferred New Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification

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