Medical Lab Assistant

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

General Duties: Under the direct supervision of the Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, the Medical Laboratory Technician, Clinical Laboratory Technician, and/or Certified Medical Assistant must be able to perform all of the clinical laboratory functions provided by a Community Health Center, and those requested by the ordering medical provider.

Specific Duties

Works in harmony with other healthcare professionals, clinic staff and patients by exhibiting a positive attitude and a commitment to MCHC’s mission, vision, and values.
Understand organizational goals and performs job duties in a manner consistent with these goals.
Conducts routine CLIA-waived tests in the clinical laboratory for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and other health conditions.
Collects specimen from patients.
Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment.
Keeps detailed and up-to-date records of all tests performed and reports findings to all persons authorized to receive such information.
Promptly informs the Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, and/or Director of Laboratory Services, of any real and/or potential clinical or operational problem.
Participates in departmental and organization-wide Performance Improvement activities.
Participates in all staff educational and in-service training programs.
Maintains an up-to-date stock of all laboratory supplies.
Demonstrates knowledge of, and follows at all times, established Infection Control guidelines, OSHA standards, JCAHO standards, CLIA requirements, and MCHC safety-related policies and procedures.
Demonstrates acceptable professional conduct, interpersonal and communications skills with patients, peers, and other healthcare professionals.
Maintains a professional appearance and follows established dress code.
Maintains patient and staff confidentiality.
Demonstrates reliability and dependability in meeting work schedules, the fulfillment of responsibilities and commitments, in daily attendance, punctuality, productivity and efficiency.
Maintains awareness of new information applicable to the position’s duties and responsibilities (e.g., policies, meeting minutes, procedures, memoranda, protocols, etc.).
Performs other duties as assigned.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires compliance with Health Center’s compliance standards, including its Standards of Conduct, Compliance Program, and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.

Physical Requirements:

The primary portion of work is in a well-lit, ventilated, and air-conditioned facility. It may require prolonged, extensive sitting/standing. Position may require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, and/or use of tactile information. The individual must be able to express ideas or exchange thoughts by means of talking, hearing, reading, and/or writing. The individual should have motor coordination, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, eye-hand-foot coordination. This position may include transporting objects, and lifting up to

50 pounds.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

This position requires completion of a one-year Certificate program in Medical Lab Assistant or Physician Office Lab. Two years’ experience working in a clinical laboratory setting is preferred.

The ability to make color comparisons of tested fluids and materials against established standards is required, as is near-visual acuity to both read and prepare formulas for solutions and reagents, and the examination of test results.

Position Supervised by:

General clinical supervision will be provided by the MCHC Director of Laboratory Services; local on-site supervision will be provided by the Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Supervisor