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Job Description: Performs routine and special laboratory tests and
contributes to the general laboratory functions. Performs specimen
collection and processing duties according to policies established
within the department. Recognizes test inconsistencies and takes
appropriate corrective action. Provides assistance to laboratory
coworkers in resolution of similar problems. Seeks help from the
supervisor or pathologist. Calls critical test results to providers or
nurses immediately and according to established criteria. Prepares test
reports legibly. Initials and dates own work performed. Reviews reports
for clerical accuracy and clinical indications. Performs preventive
maintenance by following department preventive maintenance schedules.
Documents all checks, preventive maintenance, routines, problems, and
corrective actions taken. Provides assistance to laboratory coworkers in
the resolution of problems. Seeks help from the Laboratory Supervisor as
required. Participates in the instruction of laboratory bench
procedures, instrument/clinical troubleshooting technique and clinical
application of test results. Assures assimilation of procedures and
helps evaluate troubleshooting techniques. Documents same by initialing
department checklist. Reports unresolved instrument/clinical problems to
the Laboratory Supervisor. Assists in inventory control and requisition
of supplies as needed and/or requested. Performs quality-control tests.
Runs quality-control tests according to procedure and maintains
appropriate data recording. Analyzes quality-control data and takes
appropriate corrective action when results are outside acceptable
limits. Provides assistance to laboratory coworkers in resolution of
similar problems. Seeks help from the Laboratory manager as required.
Documents actions taken. Holds patient results until out-of-control
situations are resolved. Reports unresolved situations to the Laboratory
Supervisor, or where appropriate, the Clinical Pathologist. Performs
clerical functions associated. Additional duties and responsibilities:
Assists in the departments quality assurance activities. Maintains
records of work performed for workload and statistical reporting
purposes. May be assigned responsibility for monthly collection of data.
Helps maintain files pertinent to the laboratory. Attends regular
department meetings and in-service trainings. Attends and participates
in the preparation and/or presentation of the laboratory continuing
education programs. Writes new procedures and conducts in-service
classes for other laboratory personnel under the guidance of the
Laboratory Supervisor. Observes laboratory and facility policies,
procedures, and safety practices. Keeps work area neat and clean, and
restocks daily supplies. Maintains equilibrium in stressful situations.
