Unitypoint Health Cedar Rapids , IA 52402
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Overview
The Instructor is responsible for working within the established guidelines of the Laboratory Department as assigned and for instructing in a competent, efficient and compassionate manner. 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
Pre-Analytic workflows
Greets everyone with a pleasant and professional manner, using patient experience best practice guidelines (AIDET, 5/10 Rule and No-Point, etc).
Identifies patients and samples using two patient identifiers, always labeling samples in the presence of the patient.
May perform venous and capillary blood collections independently for patients of all ages within specified safety parameters, timelines and pace.
Assists with sample transport, receiving, processing, aliqouting, accessioning and delivery of specimens to testing areas.
Demonstrates knowledge of computer programs for patient identification, registration, registration work queues, order, and sample tracking.
Utilizes supply items in a cost effective manner, recognizing when to reorder, and assisting with unpacking and/or restocking items.
Achieves basic understanding of lab tests to answer patient questions in an easy to understand way.
Analytic workflows
Performs CLIA waived, moderate and high complexity testing in accordance with manufacturer specifications using good laboratory practice.
Works closely with testing personnel with lab procedures/tests/training
Works efficiently with the work flow and work load
Documents routine instrument maintenance
Troubleshoots and resolves instrument and equipment issues
Documents, reviews and writes technical procedures for department
Monitors technical practices to meet necessary standards, recommendations and requirements of voluntary and government agencies (CAP, TJC, CLIA).
Strong knowledge of computer systems used on analyzers, Sunquest and EPIC
Post-Analytic workflows
Follows appropriate reporting protocols including critical value reporting
Able to review reports for errors
Understands the Quality Program Management system
Instruction and Coordination
Participates in teaching courses, both clinical and didactic
Evaluation of Student achievement
Development of curriculum, program policies and procedures
Assessment of program outcomes
Coordinate clinical instruction
Maintain effective communication with the program director or designee
Committed Team
Prioritizes work in the best interest of the patient, sharing the work with team members.
Assists with training new employees and students, being helpful and supportive in their teaching.
Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
Attends department huddles, staff meetings and other required training.
Checks emails regularly for huddle minutes and important communications relevant to assignment.
Qualifications
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Program completion.
One year clinical laboratory experience.
MLT certified
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Technical Aptitude- ability to learn new systems quickly
Medical Terminology
Basic laboratory skills
Accountability
Adaptability
Professionalism
Decision making skills
Planning and Organizing skills
Problem solving
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Area of Interest: Laboratory;
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
Department: Lab-General/Point Of Care;
Shift: Day Shift
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