Supervision:

Coordinates work-flow of phlebotomists in Specimen Processing area

Distribution and Transportation:

Assures accurate and efficient transportation of lab-related supplies, equipment and specimens

Follows all laws and regulations in the processing and transportation of laboratory specimens

Specimen Handling and Processing:

Follows regulatory guidelines in handling/processing of laboratory specimens.

Follows proper policy for accurate patient identification and labeling of all specimens

Communication:

Effectively communicate with all NMHS staff, patients, their family members and customers

Customer Service

Uses AIDET as applicable

Attends CARES training.

When necessary, assures proper service recovery is done for patients and/or caregivers.

Answers telephone in a polite and efficient manner

Employee Relations:

Works as part of a team with all Pathology and NMHS employees

Reporting/Recordkeeping:

Assures department testing, applicable to their area, is reported in an accurate and timely manner

Assists with meeting goals of department Performance Improvement initiatives

Assures appropriate documentation of all required instrument monthly maintenance and quality control

Education:

Participates in continuing education programs to maintain and expand skills

Stays abreast of regulatory changes

Regulation:

Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines

Complies with appropriate Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues

Adheres to College of American Pathologist (CAP) and Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) standards

Requirements:

Associate of Arts degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician from a CAHEA/NAACLS accredited program

MLTs credentialed prior to 2006 are grandfathered and do not have to complete the continuing education requirement

Medical Laboratory Scientist students in their fourth year of study who have successfully completed a clinical rotation may be hired into PRN MLT position

ASCP Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician, required within 12 months after incumbents graduation form an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician Program. ASCP Certification is preferred, Other certification from nationally recognized accrediting agency may be considered within 1 year. NOTE: If ASCP certification has recently lapsed, employee will have 90 days to complete continuing education and recertification requirements If the credential has lapsed >10 years, the employee must retake the certification exam within 90 Days.

Willing to consider 10 years of experience in a clinic or hospital laboratory in lieu of certification.

Valid/in-state Driver's License and acceptable driving record/history upon hire

Good organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills

Knowledge of and appropriate handling of biohazardous specimens

Must prioritize and organize daily work demands of area

Evaluating processes and equipment for optimal organization and performance

Effective communication

Provides excellent service to internal and external customers

Must assure quality control is acceptable and required maintenance is completed daily in work area

Must have extensive contact with: Pathology Department and hospital staff (including physicians)

Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve

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