• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization
• Conducts chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine and spinal fluid to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
• Analyzes laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
• Enters data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for storage.
• Operates, calibrates and maintains equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis and computer-controlled analyzers.
• Establishes and monitors quality assurance programs and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
• Sets up, cleans and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Provides technical information about test results to physicians, family members and researchers.
• Collects and studies blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type and compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
• Analyzes samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
• Identifies patient and labels all specimens with correct information.
• Performs high-complexity testing.
• Responds appropriately to results with the status of STAT, NOW, or timed specimens.
• Alters or adjusts methods and procedures according to age specific competency guidelines.
• Prepares reagents necessary for daily operations, performs maintenance when required.
• Ensures an adequate level of supplies for testing.
• Notifies nursing unit and/or physician of critical lab values with complete documentation on report
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Interacts professionally with the Laboratory Manager, Pathologist and clinical laboratory personnel, co-workers and other customers.
• Submits appropriate abnormal results to Pathologist.
• Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, state, federal and other regulatory requirements.
• Presents all records and procedures to various accrediting inspectors as requested.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Offers supportive assistance to co-workers.
• Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
• Consults with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Assists in compiling data for all necessary reports promptly.
• Reviews pending and outstanding reports on every shift and follows up to resolve outstanding specimens.
• May be required to work shifts other than assigned at hire date to ensure adequate staffing of the laboratory.
Education: Associates degree in medical technology or chemical, physical or biological science required. Bachelors degree preferred. Certification: Louisiana State Board of Medical examiners required.
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