Laboratory - Medical Lab Tech II

Company: Confluence Health
Location: Wenatchee
Posted on: May 5, 2021

Job Description:

Position Summary:Conduct routine and complex laboratory tests, interpretation of test results, instrument operation, in addition to supporting clients as they access laboratory services. Oversees laboratory practices for given lab section such as, procedure documentation, quality assurance, quality control monitoring, instrument maintenance, staff training, and preparing for various certification, licensure, and accreditation processes.Position Reports To:Reports to Laboratory Manager.Essential Functions:Perform venipuncture and capillary collections appropriate for the age of the patient in a professional manner and with minimum discomfort.Perform standard laboratory analyses accurately according to published procedures and turnaround times.Validate results which includes, but is not limited to, recognizing questionable results, investigation of the cause(s) of questionable results and finally to take appropriate action regarding release of test result to customerCommunicate written and verbal information to customers regarding appropriate specimen collection, transport, and test methodology. Able to interpret test results. Able to handle client service issues at all levels appropriately, courteously and effectively with a customer focus.Interpret, initiate, and comply with regulatory guidelines as required by regulatory agencies.Ability to utilize critical thinking for problem solving.Ability to multitask effectively and accurately in a stressful environment.Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.Other duties as assigned.Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.Required:Certification of MLT (ASCP), or equivalent.Trained and competent in either Blood Bank or Microbiology within 6 months of being hired.Desired:Two years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.Two years of experience in either Blood Bank or Microbiology.O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.Physical/Sensory Demands ForThis Position:Walking - FSitting/Standing - FReaching: Shoulder Height - Not SpecifiedReaching: Above shoulder height - Not SpecifiedReaching: Below shoulder height - Not SpecifiedClimbing - Not SpecifiedPulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - Not SpecifiedPulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - Not SpecifiedPulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - Not SpecifiedLifting: 25 pounds or less - FLifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - FLifting: Over 50 pounds - Not SpecifiedCarrying: 25 pounds or less - Not SpecifiedCarrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - Not SpecifiedCarrying: Over 50 pounds - Not SpecifiedCrawling/Kneeling - Not SpecifiedBending/Stooping/Crouching - FTwisting/Turning - Not SpecifiedRepetitive Movement - Not SpecifiedWorking Conditions:Not SpecifiedJob Classification:FLSA:Non-ExemptHourly/Salary:HourlyPhysical Exposures For This Position:Unprotected Heights - Not SpecifiedHeat - Not SpecifiedCold - Not SpecifiedMechanical Hazards - YesHazardous Substances - YesBlood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - YesLighting - Not SpecifiedNoise - Not SpecifiedIonizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - Not specifiedInfectious Diseases - Yes

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