MED LAB TECH- F/T

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.