Position Purpose:

Under the direction of the Clinical Laboratory Management, the Medical Technologist is accountable for ensuring that appropriate and timely specimen handling, delivery, specimen testing, results reporting, and customer service are provided in an efficient and cost-effective manner in accordance with laboratory and hospital policies and procedures. The Medical Technologist is also responsible for ensuring that all laboratory procedures being performed in areas of responsibility will comply with all regulatory, accrediting, and licensure requirements.

Humboldt General Hospital Laboratory is a 24-hour/7-days a week operation, providing laboratory services to both inpatient and outpatient populations.

Primary Responsibilities:

Microbiology: includes the subspecialties of Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Virology and Parasitology.

Core Laboratory 1: includes General and Special Chemistry, Blood gases, Immunology, and Serology, knowledge of manual and automation line.

Core Laboratory 2: includes Haematology, Coagulation, Special Coagulation and Urinalysis.

Transfusion Services (Blood Bank): includes Blood Transfusion medicine, and Blood Utilization and Waste.

Phlebotomist: Venepuncture and skin puncture. Specimen preparation for reference laboratories.

Quality Management and Quality Control: Directs the collection of data for studies related to quality improvement; including monitoring of patient turn-around times (TAT). Manages inspections with oversight of laboratory Quality Control and Quality Assurance document control to meet accreditation standards.

Knowledge and Education:

Experience

LIS: Experience with CERNER Laboratory Information System is favourable

Preferred, 5 years of experiencing working as a Laboratory Technologist at a Critical Access Hospital

Education

Requires a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, or a closely related field according to current applicable state and federal regulations.

License

A current State of Nevada Clinical Laboratory Technologist license as a General Supervisor is required.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

· Performs routine and special laboratory tests.

· Recognizes test inconsistencies and takes appropriate corrective action.

· Calls critical test results to physicians or nurses immediately and according to established criteria.

· Performs quality-control tests within designated areas and within designated guidelines.

· Holds patient results until out-of-control situations are resolved. Reports an unresolved situation to the laboratory manager.

· Performs preventive maintenance and troubleshooting following department preventive maintenance schedules.

· Performs and documents all instrument checks, preventive maintenance, routine maintenance, problems and maintains corrective action log.

· Helps evaluate new techniques and procedures in terms of space and personnel requirements, method comparison, cost analysis, and the establishment of reference intervals.

· Performs clerical functions associated with the designated laboratory area.

· Performs specimen collection and processing duties as needed or assigned and according to policies established in the phlebotomy area.

· Utilizes techniques of infection control, including proper hand washing and observing standard precautions.

· Keeps work area neat and clean and restocks daily supplies. Performs laboratory clean-up as requested. Assists in inventory control and supply requisition.

· Maintains harmonious relationship and open line of communication within the unit and with other departments, staff, physicians, and other support personnel providing support and assistance to ensure quality patient care.

· Demonstrates appropriate judgment in notifying/communicating with physicians.

· Communicates clearly and tactfully with patients, their families, and other staff members.

· Demonstrates technical competency through equipment certification, attending manufacturers’ sponsored in-services, and additional training as required.

· Satisfactorily completes competencies as required/requested to maintain and demonstrate current, accurate and appropriate knowledge when performing laboratory procedures and/or management skills.

· Actively participates in the review of policies and procedures for the laboratory department on an annual basis.

· Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.

· Participates in rotation of stand-by call and responds according to department policies and procedures.

· Maintains confidentiality of all patient/resident/staff information.

· Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Shift: Days and Evenings 07:00 AM to 15:30 PM

13:00 PM to 21: 30 PM

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Salary: $48.00 - $52.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winnemucca, NV 89445: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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