St. Elizabeth Healthcare
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Greendale, Indiana
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This position involves performing moderate and highly complex testing in the Clinical Laboratory, analyzing specimens, and reporting results according to established protocols. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring testing accuracy, and accurately recording patient data in laboratory and hospital information systems.
Candidates must possess a Baccalaureate Degree in a Biological Science with completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technology program and national certification, or be registry eligible with specific experience requirements. A minimum of 6-12 months of clinical internship experience as part of an approved MLS Training Program is also required.
Job Duties: Understands all principle(s) involved in assigned procedures and applies this knowledge to the clinical situation or outcomes in clinical diagnosis management of the patient. (See department competency sheet.) Must be able to determine if specimen integrity issues, patient medication(s), other interfering substances that could affect patient testing results. Operates, troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment, supplies; and performs procedures to ensure high quality, accurate and cost effective results in all areas of the laboratory. Ensures accuracy of testing per manufacturer’s guidelines and all applicable regulation. Interfaces with Hot Lines and service personnel to oversee proper functionality and repair of instruments. Reports results within time limits established for procedures, reports results for STAT, critical values and other categories as defined by Laboratory policy. Records patient data and other information quickly and accurately in the Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS) to ensure appropriate turnaround time and effective retrieval of patient testing results. Collects and/or processes specimens according to laboratory policies and procedures for timely and accurate testing. Performs and documents quality control as specified for each procedure meeting established internal and regulatory guidelines, accurately analyzes quality control results obtained before accepting and reporting patient testing results. Follow policies and procedures whenever tests systems are not within established acceptable levels. Notifies Supervisor or designee of discrepant quality control results Participates in Quality Assurance activities to meet the Laboratory Quality Plan. Follows policies and procedures whenever tests systems are not within established acceptable levels. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results. Initiates, investigates and implements all necessary corrective action(s). Documents follow-up in the electronic software to resolve variances in procedures and outcome(s). Must correct the problems or immediately notify the supervisor or designee. Performs proficiency testing in the same manner as patient specimens as part of the Laboratory Quality Plan. Ensures a safe environment by demonstrating knowledge of techniques, procedures and correct use of protective barrier equipment. Participates in the Laboratory Safety team to assist in Safety Audits, training and review of Laboratory Safety Policies. Enhances professional growth development of self, department staff, other hospital personnel, community and students by participation in continuing education, in-service training and the School of Medical Technology lectures and bench training. Performs all other duties as assigned. Ensures that all cost saving activities occur to meet all financial budgetary parameters and works with Supervisor/designee to ensure the most cost effective processes have been implemented, i.e. ordering reagents on time, ensuring correct orders are received, rotating stock to minimize waste, effective use of all resources to minimize waste. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Credentials, Licenses: Baccalaureate Degree in a Biological Science with completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technology program along with certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency OR Baccalaureate Degree in a Biological Science with completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technology program along with ASCP Certification OR CLIA ’88 Equivalent (HEW/HHS Certification) OR Registry Eligible – Baccalaureate Degree in a Biological Science and have completed a NAACLS accredited MT/CLS program AND be certified within a year of eligibility or be certified one year from date of hire. Registry Eligible for a Section Certification - must have a Baccalaureate Degree with a minimum of five-years technical experience in ONE of the Clinical Areas of the Laboratory. Specialized Knowledge: None Kind and Length of Experience: Minimum of 6-12 month of clinical internship as part of an approved MLS Training Program. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.
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