JOB DESCRIPTION
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (/Technician)
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
To provide support for the mission and vision of the hospital through your actions, attitudes, and personal conduct as a team member
of your
provide the duties outlined in this job description to the best of your abilities; and to strive for excellent service to your customers.
JOB SUMMARY:
To provide quality clinical laboratory services using current technology
Standard:
Technical competence to perform specimen collection skillfully, laboratory test procedures accurately, and report test results promptly
and proficiently per policy and procedure.
GENERAL DUTIES:
1. Support your manager and administration in the implementation of the hospital’s mission, vision, and overall goals.
2. Actively participate as a member of your
and implementing operational changes.
3. Assist your
4. Promote high standards of performance by exhibiting compassion and professionalism at all times and by being responsible for
your actions, attitude, and body language.
5. Communicate in a timely and effective manner using multiple communication mediums. This includes notes, e-mails, phone
calls, one-on-one interaction, and participation in meetings.
6. Support performance improvement monitoring by collecting data, reporting incidents, identifying patient care problems and
providing performance information to your manager.
7. Assist your manager in meeting
goals for the
8. Follow all
9. Keep track of equipment and supplies to make sure your
10. Manage your time to assure you clock in and out as scheduled, complete your assignments within the scheduled timeframe, and
minimize changes in the
Every employee is expected to follow all policies and procedures and to support and participate in programs within his/her
Responsibilities:
1. To collect blood specimens skillfully according to policy and procedure
2. To evaluate laboratory specimens promptly and proficiently
3. To notify R.N. or physician of any panic/critical value promptly
4. To participate in all aspects of the work schedule.
5. To maintain laboratory records and equipment.
6. To conduct self in professional manner at all times.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. File laboratory records and make findings available to M.D.
2. Use good body mechanics when lifting or moving patients, equipment, supplies, etc...
3. Follow safety rules and regulations for the
4. Assist in inventory and purchasing of lab supplies.
5. Participate in all appropriate
6. Perform venipunctures, capillary punctures, throat cultures.
7. Verify medical necessity for outpatients where indicated.
8. Process specimens for referral to reference labs.
9. Centrifuge specimens.
10. Enter specimens and results in the LIS.
