_{16th February, 2021}

Job Type: Direct

The Lab Tech reports to Laboratory Director. This will be 4, 10 hour shifts per week with rotating on-call and weekend rotation.

Assists and performs various clinical laboratory procedures, including chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic tests to obtain data for the use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Performs patient specimen analysis for diagnostic purposes, under the direct supervision of a Medical Technologist. Enters all results into the computer system. Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing various equipment and work areas in the laboratory. Maintains laboratory inventory. Participates in performance improvement activities.
 
Essential Functions:

Attention to Detail

o Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
Dependability
o Regular and Reliable Attendance.
o Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
Independence
o Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures
Analytical Thinking
o Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer.
o Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
Initiative
o Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.

Compliance

o Promotes and adheres to the provisions of the compliance program.
o Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility.
o Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
o Promotes and adheres to the TVHS core values and Standards of Behavior.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.

Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.

Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Technician program or equivalent training, education and experience and a nationally recognized certification required.
• Two or three years laboratory equivalent experience preferred

Regulatory Requirements:

• Must meet the requirements of testing personnel under CLIA Regulation 493.1489.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:

• Must have corrected vision and hearing within normal range,
• May not perform tasks that may be affected by those with color blindness., Requires repetitive movement,
• Requires walking and running,
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls, Requires standing,
• Requires contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise),
• Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams, Requires use of electronic mail,
• Requires telephone conversations,
• Requires dealing with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous people, Includes conflict situations, Includes exposure to contaminants ,
• Opportunity to make decisions without supervision,
• Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization, Includes exposure to disease or infections,
• Requires exposure to hazardous conditions, Freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals,
• Requires being exact or highly accurate,
• Requires work with others in a group or team,
• Requires work with external customers or the public, Includes responsibility for the health and safety of others,
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment,
• Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people,
• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.

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