Ohio County Healthcare
Location
Hartford, Kentucky
Perform quality laboratory testing and monitor equipment to ensure acceptable analytical performance. Supervise laboratory students and non-certified staff while ensuring all corrective actions are documented before reporting results.
Requires an associate degree in medical technology or an equivalent field and a high school diploma. BLS certification is strongly recommended within six months of hire.
The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as all-inclusive of all work requirements inherent in this position. Other specific job-related knowledge and skills may be required. All employees subject to an annual performance evaluation based on the duties and responsibilities of this position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Usual working space is a well-ventilated area. Requires standing, walking, turning, bending, stooping, and lifting. Clear speech to communicate effectively with customers (e.g. patients, families, and other team members). Fine and gross motor skills. Environment may be stressful at times, therefore ability to work under stressful conditions is necessary. Lifting up to 50 lbs may be required, anything over 50 lbs should be a team lift or with the use of a lifting aid. Also subject to bloodborne pathogens at all times in patient care. May have occasional exposure to radiation during radiology procedures and to dangerous chemicals (cleaning and disinfecting agents). COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY EXPECTATIONS: All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the highest standard of integrity, ethical behavior, and regulatory compliance. As a condition of employment, employees must adhere to: · OCH Code of Conduct · OCH Policies and Procedures · Scope of Practice within License/Certification. · HIPAA and HIPAA Security Confidentiality Standards · Workplace Safety · Mandatory Training · Annual Compliance Education ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs quality laboratory testing by monitoring testing equipment and systems for acceptable analytical performance. Provides directions for non-certified staff performing waived testing. Supervises laboratory students. Ensures corrective actions are taken prior to patient test results being reported. Provides orientation of testing personnel responsible for specimen processing, test performance, reporting of test result and for instrument maintenance and calibration of test systems at defined intervals. Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling, processing, and testing. Performs proficiency testing specimens as assigned. Adhere to laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural when test systems are not within the lab’s acceptable level of performance. Must identify problems that may adversely affect test results, and either must correct the problems immediately or notify lab manager. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the lab’s established performance specifications. Responsible for assuring that services are provided in a manner that is consistent with Ohio County Healthcare policies and procedures and the Purpose, Vision, and Values. The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as detailed description of all work requirements inherent in this position. May be requested to be member of QI team. Frequently accesses email to stay up to date on information within the organization and provides a way of communication between staff members. QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months). REQUIRED: Associate degree in medical technology or an equivalent field. PREFERRED: EXPERIENCE: N/A REQUIRED: PREFERRED: OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSURE: BLS certification or obtains within six months of hire strongly recommended.
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