LAB TECHNICIAN FT (13828) at Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman Regional Medical Center - Cullman, AL 35056

Job description

• Perform and review various routine and complex clinical laboratory tests according to departmental policies and professional standards to include maintenance, calibration and quality control in a cost-effective manner.
• Prepare test reports and notify appropriate healthcare professional of atypical/critical values with documentation.
• Assist with clerk, phlebotomy, specimen processing and pathology assistant functions as needed.
• Assume responsibility for complex problem-solving, exceptions handling, and student clinical training.
• Collect/Process chain of custody urine drug screens and breathalyzer tests.
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review various routine and complex clinical laboratory tests according to departmental policies and professional standards to include maintenance, calibration and quality control in a cost-effective manner.
• Prepare test reports and notify appropriate healthcare professional of atypical/critical values with documentation.
• Assist with clerk, phlebotomy, specimen processing and pathology assistant functions as needed.
• Assume responsibility for complex problem-solving, exceptions handling, and student clinical training.
• Collect/Process chain of custody urine drug screens and breathalyzer tests.
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in clinical laboratory sciences or equivalent with completion of clinical requirements. National certification required.
• Six months of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Chemistry experience strongly preferred.
• Microbiology experience strongly preferred.
• Experience reviewing quality control (QC) data and interpreting Levy-Jennings charts strongly preferred.
• Must have the ability to prioritize, multitask, remain calm under stress, and communicate effectively. Basic computer skills required.

Skills

Required

• Ability to prioritize
• Multitask
• Remain calm under stress
• Communicate effectively
• Basic computer skills

Preferred

• Chemistry experience
• Microbiology experience