Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist
West River Health Services · US
Excellence in Practice: - Produce quality laboratory results in an efficient and timely manner according to written procedures - Inform Laboratory Manager or...
Job description
Excellence in Practice: - Produce quality laboratory results in an efficient and timely manner according to written procedures - Inform Laboratory Manager or clinical coordinator when supplies are getting low or outdated - Operate instruments with required specifications and efficiently. - Utilize Quality Control Procedures. Verify in the LIS, complete the worksheet or QC logs and initial results, document problems and corrective action. - Perform preventive maintenance - Routine checks - Daily temperatures - Logs in and initial results - Daily LIS startup - Calibrations as needed - Report results appropriately based on gender and age of the patient: - Routine with reference ranges for male, female, neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients - Stats run as soon as possible - Critical values rechecked, called, and documented in the LIS - Handle hazardous materials to prevent contamination of self or coworkers. Follow Safety policies according to Laboratory guidelines. Maintain clean and orderly work area. Follow universal precautions. Work may expose the individual to hazardous chemicals and blood borne pathogens. Collect specimens: - Displays confidence in perfo...