UCI Health Lakewood , CA 90711
Posted 3 weeks ago
I. Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Lab Manager and the Laboratory Manager, collects and prepares various body fluids for testing, performs, records and interprets testing results. A Med. Tech. may be assigned to oversee a specific department of the laboratory where he/she would be responsible for the day to day operations of that department. This position serves patients in and out of the hospital of all ages. This position has limited authority over phlebotomy and clerical staff.
II. Technical and Job Specific Skills:
1.Telephone Skills
2.Policy/procedures
3.Team Work
4.Productivity
5.Testing
6.Quality Control
command of the basic principles of quality control and applies them well in the practical setting.
7.Preventive Maintenance
8.Troubleshooting
9.Other Duties
B. Key Success Factors
1.Attendance
2.Punctuality
3.General Work Habits
4.Safety
5.Annual Requirements
C. Performance/Process Improvement
Is knowledgeable of Performance/Process Improvement (P.I.) Methodology.
Can verbalize knowledge of hospital-wide Performance/Process Improvement activity.
Offers suggestions for departmental and/or hospital-wide Performance/Process Improvement.
Knowledge of and participation in the Performance/Process Improvement is a condition of employment
IV. Training and Experience:
Mandatory:
1.Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license and maintain current.
2.Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or Medical Technology or related specialty.
3.Demonstrate knowledge and competence in the applications of basic and advanced laboratory testing in all departments and demonstrate command of statistical principles governing documentation of the accuracy of laboratory test procedures.
Preferred:
1.One year of practical experience as a licensed Medical Technologist active in all testing areas of the laboratory or equivalent on job training for equal period of time.
2.Completion of one year of laboratory internship or cumulative experience of two years under direction of an accredited program.
3.Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills and technical expertise by coordinating work assignments of laboratory personnel.
4.Must be able to communicate well both verbally and in written form.
5.Must be able to interface effectively with physicians and practitioners.
V. Physical Requirements:
1.Must have manual dexterity level sufficient to perform various laboratory tests quickly and efficiently.
2.Must be able to type or otherwise demonstrate proficiency with computer keyboard.
3.Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
4.Must be able to work effectively in a clinical laboratory with various electronic and mechanical testing instruments as well as a variety of "manual" testing kits which may often employ chemicals and compounds which can be harmful or hazardous if handled inappropriately.
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