Role OverviewPerform routine and special procedures to obtain data or prepare products for disease diagnosis and treatment. Work in a team environment to provide quality patient care.
What You Will Do
Determine specimen suitability, perform testing procedures, troubleshoot abnormal findings, and communicate quality control issues.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Must have strong communication skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and maintain accurate documentation.
Requirements
- Determines suitability of specimens and orders by verifying patient information and troubleshooting erroneous or inconsistent orders
- Organizes and prioritizes workload to meet the needs of medical staff without repetition of work
- Performs routine and special testing procedures accurately, evaluates results, and troubleshoots abnormal findings in a timely manner
- Responds quickly to emergency situations and STAT requests, providing services without delay
- Assists other staff with specimen troubleshooting and workload to meet turnaround times
- Communicates quality control issues to the appropriate supervisor and maintains accurate documentation
- Orders supplies to maintain inventory levels and quarantines or discards unsuitable stock
- Performs and documents quality control procedures and routine maintenance on instruments
- Records and monitors temperatures and functions of refrigerators and freezers per protocol
- Assists with troubleshooting instrument issues and evaluating new procedures and instruments
- Maintains and demonstrates competency in procedures through ongoing performance and continuing education
- Trains new employees and communicates clearly to support workflow and quality testing
- Serves as in-charge technologist in the supervisor's absence, prioritizing workflow and documenting issues
- Adheres to safety policies and maintains a clean work area
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
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