Medical Lab Technician Flaget

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Medical Lab Technician, Flaget','Full-time','Professional Clinical/Allied Health','Days Fri/Sat/Sun','Days Fri/Sat/Sun','72','72','Every','Every','KENTUCKY-BARDSTOWN-FLAGET MEMORIAL HOSPITAL','','!*!Evenings, Full Time, Weekends



Performs a wide range of technical procedures analyzing
blood and various body fluids in order to expedite the physician’s diagnosis
and treatment of his patient. Records and documents this data in the proper
areas. The employee shall assist with quality audits in accordance with
accrediting agencies. Technical duties will include routine patient testing,
complex red cell antibody identification, and preparation of blood components
for transfusion. Technical competency and critical thinking are required, as
errors could result in serious consequences to patients. Work involves
confidential patient diagnosis and test results, requiring the employee to
respect the patient’s right to confidentiality. The technologist shall have
good communication skills and interact pleasantly and professionally with all
co-workers, medical staff, patients, visitors and others. The employee shall
actively support the policies of the Laboratory and hospital.

Essential
Functions

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Direct
observations of routine patient test performance, including, as applicable,
patient identification and preparation; and specimen collection, handling,
processing and testing

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Monitoring
the recording and reporting of test results, including, as applicable,
reporting critical results

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Review
of intermediate test results or worksheets, quality control records,
proficiency testing results, and preventive maintenance records

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Direct
observation of performance of instrument maintenance and function checks

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Assessment
of test performance through testing previously analyzed specimens, internal
blind testing samples or external proficiency testing samples

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Evaluation
of problem-solving skills

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Performs
quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of test results.

·        
Performs
pertinent quality control procedures in accordance with established criteria.

·        
Analyzes
patient samples according to approved standards of testing.

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Maintains
equipment to ensure accurate, consistent results in the performance of tests.

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Demonstrates
the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of
the patients served. Collects and processes laboratory specimens

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Provides
teaching and education to laboratory personnel.

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Assists
in the orientation of new staff as requested, as demonstrated by the implementation
of the orientation checklist.

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Demonstrates
the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of
the patients served. Collects and processes laboratory specimens.

·        
Follow
standards of safety dictated by the laboratory, the hospital and regulatory
agencies.

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Contributes
to the efficient operation of the laboratory.

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Participates
in continuing education programs for the upgrade of educational experience.

','!*!Education
/ Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):  Medical  Laboratory Technician, qualified as a
technician under CLIA rules.  MLT(ASCP),
CLT/NCA, qualified as a medical lab technician under CLIA rules, or equivalent.  Individuals who are newly certified beginning
January 2004 must participate in the BOR Certification Maintenance Program.

*For those hired after November 14,
2016, KentuckyOne Health will verify education required by the position,
through primary source verification, prior to beginning employment. Education
verification will also include the collection of a high school diploma or
equivalent, transcript, or other written validation of education.

 

','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0141865','KentuckyOne Health','Medical Lab Technician, Flaget

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