http://kpcareers.org/westminster/laboratory-jobs en Req Id: 120746

Works independently & performs a wide range of medical laboratory tests & procedures to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, & prevention of disease. Has knowledge of & adheres to all related regulatory requirements. Reports to the department or facility Laboratory Clinical Manager.
Essential Functions:
- Performs & reports accurate & timely clinical laboratory tests in various sections of the laboratory
- Maintains accurate documentation in accordance w/ accrediting body & laboratory policy
- Analyzes & appraises lab results relative to each other & to the pertinent QA data
- Solves problems & makes independent decisions
- Assists others w/ more difficult procedures
- Recognizes various age-related needs & provides age appropriate care as indicated
- Trains & orients new employees
- Participates in quality assurance activities
- Performs & documents quality control
- Recognizes & resolves variances from normal
- Documents quality improvement activities according to protocol
- Assists clinicians in resolving quality concerns
- Collaborates w/ supervisor to identify, develop & implement process improvements
- Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration & makes minor repairs to instrumentation
- Performs specimen collection procedures & processes specimens for tracking & transport as needed
- Uses personal protective equipment appropriately & demonstrates safe work practices in accordance w/ laboratory & company policy
- Maintains a clean & safe work environment
- Contributes to a cost-effective laboratory operation & helps maintain an adequate supply inventory
- Assists manager in scheduling as needed
- Participates in interviewing & selecting potential candidates for hiring
- Prepares for & participates in the accrediting body inspection process
- Reviews test results in accordance w/ regulatory guidelines
- Oversees point-of-care testing areas & ensures compliance w/ accrediting agencies
- Uses computer systems as required & according to company & departmental procedures
- Has positive customer interactions & demonstrates good service recovery skills
- Performs other duties as assigned


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Associate degree & current certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician registered w/ or currently eligible for registry w/ the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or its equivalent
- Must obtain certification within 12 months of hire
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills

Rotate schedule and work weekends. Floats between departments/facilities/location.

Salary Range: $21.06 - $23.93 Hourly
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