MLT, Medical Laboratory Technician I - Outpatient Lab
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Tyler
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionDescriptionSummary:Performs clinical testing in
assigned section/s such as general laboratory, Blood Bank and
Microbiology sections, with all duties necessary for accurate and
timely results including quality control, performance improvement,
proficiency testing, and preventative maintenance of equipment.
Recognizes abnormal critical values and follows proper guidelines
for notifying medical team members of results. Performs clerical,
general, and phlebotomy duties related to daily operations in the
laboratory. Provides/dispenses blood products as requested by
medical staff.Responsibilities:•Meets expectations of the
applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of
Others, or Leader of Leaders.•Ensures that the company philosophy
and core values are evident in the service delivered to customers.
•Specimen Collection/Handling/Processing– obtains blood specimens
via venipuncture and/or fingerstick, accurately identifies and
labels appropriately; answers pneumatic tube system; follows
procedures for processing and testing specimens, including
operating various centrifuges; obtains other designated patient
specimens as listed in procedure manuals.•Result Reporting –
recognizes errors or improbable results and takes appropriate
action; reports critical values per Policy and Procedure; performs
tests within established timeframe; performs laboratory testing, if
designated, in the following sections: Hematology, Urinalysis,
Coagulation, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, ER Stat Lab, and
Microbiology; performs blood bank procedures, including
crossmatching, ab id's, and dispensing of blood products; operates
laboratory automated analyzers according to established
procedures.•Performs, analyzes, and records QC according to Policy
& Procedure following CLIA, CAP, AABB, and JCAHO guidelines;
performs and records Performance Improvement indicators and reports
results.•Performs established daily and periodic preventative
maintenance with documentation; troubleshoots minor problems and
initiates service calls as needed; orders (or notifies assigned
associate) and restocks supplies/reagents; reviews policy &
procedure manual; dates reagents and discards expired
reagents.•Takes responsibility for seeking and achieving
professional growth and continued education. •Assists in training
new associates and students in Laboratory practices.•Follows CAP,
AABB, Compliance, CLIA, JCAHO, and OSHA standards.•Follows
established protocols for safety, infection control, security,
compliance, and the use of hazardous materials.•Utilizes LIS and
HIS computer systems appropriately to perform, charge, and report
laboratory results.•Completes annual competency assessment
successfully and by assigned date.Requirements:
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