Unitypoint Health Sioux City , IA 51103
Posted 2 weeks ago
Overview
UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital
Part-Time Weekends Only
6am-4:30pm Saturday and Sunday
Responsible for working within the established guidelines of the Laboratory Department as assigned. As a professional, the MT is responsible for carrying out the philosophy and objectives defined by regulatory requirements and hospital standard operating procedures. Foremost among these responsibilities are strictly adhering to detail in the technical performance of laboratory procedures, solving practical and analytical problems, resolving conflict, and implementing constructive change.
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Responsibilities
Demonstrates technical and operational expertise
Performs testing and test procedures according to established policies and guidelines
Interprets quality control results and instrument function
Completes scheduled preventive maintenance duties
Provides assistance and guidance involving repairs, validations, and function checks and works with vendors as appropriate
Collects blood specimens, etc. from laboratory outpatients
Participates in Quality Assurance (QA) and Resource Management
Assists and completes investigations involving unexpected or adverse outcomes and keeps documentation according to regulatory guidelines
Organizes and adapts to changes in workflow due to instrumentation or computer downtimes
Provides solutions and technical support to aid in delivery of patient care
Assures patient care in unusual conditions/conflicts is not compromised
Assists and monitors necessary supplies and kit availability for patient testing
Technical and Teaching Assistance
Participates in the bench instruction of Clinical Laboratory Scientist students, phlebotomy students, nurses and clinic staff
Provides operational training for coworkers involving manual, automated, and organizational skills for patient testing
Provides knowledge acquired thru experience and training to assist new hires and current coworkers
Practices good communication skills with internal and external customers
Communicates hand-off details to coworkers at shift change
Maintains composure and professionalism involving conflicts with internal and external customers
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA, CAP and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
Baccalaureate degree with major in Medical Technology or related science
Experience:
Less than one year
License(s)/Certification(s):
Certified as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by Board of Registry of ASCP or equivalent due upon hire or within 1 year from date of hire.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Microsoft Office - basic computer skills.
Customer/patient focused.
Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Area of Interest: Laboratory;
FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.5;
Department: Laboratory;
Shift: 6a-4:30p Saturday and Sunday;
Job ID: 145956;
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