This is a 12-hour float position, 3 days per week. Scheduled shifts include 6am - 6pm, 6pm - 6am, or 2pm - 2am. Schedule released in advance.
Responsible for a variety of routine and complex technical tasks in the performance of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area, documenting corrective action to any non-conforming event.
- Prepares reagents, maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures, and manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense.
- Exercises clinical judgment in assessing priorities while identifying, problem-solving, and offering solutions to test systems through the appropriate department channels, i.e., contacts hotline to troubleshoot with a specialist when necessary to resolve the issue or set-up service when appropriate.
- Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation, adhering to all regulatory requirements for various authorities, including but not limited to CAP, TJC, and OSHA.
- Maintains clear, real-time communications shift-to-shift and with leadership regarding issues, concerns, and problems which may affect patient care or the operation of the department.
- Participates in planning and implementing change through participation in staff meetings, task forces, or projects.
- Participates in competency assessment program, where qualified.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
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