MED LAB TECH

JOB SUMMARY:

Receives, obtains, processes and analyzes specimens for laboratory analysis on all patient age groups.

ESSENTIAL VALUES-BASED, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General Hospital

• Servant Leadership – Supporting both patients and colleagues with humility and purpose.
• Excellence – Maintaining the highest standards in diagnostic quality, supervision, and staff development.
• Respect – Cultivating a professional and inclusive environment for patients and staff.
• Virtuousness – Acting with integrity, honesty, and responsibility in clinical practice.
• Innovation – Advancing imaging protocols and adopting evidence-based practices.
• Community – Championing health and wellness across our region.
• Education – Leading training, mentoring, and professional development for staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• • Collect and process venous and capillary samples from all patient age groups.
  • Conducts and interprets performance evaluations on laboratory equipment and procedures.
  • Maintains laboratory equipment per manufacturers guidelines.
  • Conduct required tests as ordered by physician.
  • Assist in supervision and training of employees.
  • Participate in QA, QC, accreditation and regulatory activities.
  • Maintain work station.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • As assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:

• • All areas of the laboratory: blood bank, basic microbiology, phlebotomy, and computer operation.

AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

RISK MANAGEMENT/QUALITY MANAGEMENT/SAFETY: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

• Education – Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Technology or related field.
• Work Experience – Two years generalist preferred.
• Training – Blood bank required, microbiology and phlebotomy preferred.
• License/Certification – ASCP, AMT, HHS or NCA certification or registry eligible within 90 days of hire.

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.