Laboratory Technician
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Follows all procedures and policies and demonstrates competency and proficiency as required. Performs testing in all the sections of the laboratory including but not limited to.
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Overview
- Follows all procedures and policies and demonstrates competency and proficiency as required.
- Performs testing in all the sections of the laboratory including but not limited to Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Serology and Blood Banking.
- Collection of specimens: verifies the identity of the patient and labels all samples according to established procedure & obtains blood specimens by skin puncture or venipuncture using appropriate technique and maintains integrity of specimens in relation to the test performed; collects and prepares body fluid specimens for testing.
- Respond appropriately to results with STAT, call results, patient waiting or timed specimens and notifies physicians of critical lab values with complete documentation.
- Review pending and outstanding reports on every shift and follow up to resolve outstanding specimens.
- Segregate and pack outsourced lab specimens according to requirement on timely basis
- Consult with other departments, referral labs as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
- Collection of specimens: verifies the identity of the patient and labels all samples according to established procedure & obtains blood specimens by skin puncture or venipuncture using appropriate technique and maintains integrity of specimens in relation to the test performed; collects and prepares body fluid specimens for testing.
- Runs, documents and analyze quality control tests, as per Department policy (when appropriate).
- Use the laboratory information system to release patient as per department policy.
- Collect data and statistics needed in the quality improvement plan for the laboratory as per laboratory manager instructions.
- Utilizes available resources to maintain and fix instruments or problem solving issues.
- Attends team meetings, and effectively orients/mentors new staff as requested.
- Participate in the CME program for the laboratory.
- Maintains confidentiality of matters relating to patients.
- Maintains the chain of command based on established policies and procedures
- Works cooperatively with team members to identify and complete laboratory administrative responsibilities and meet department goals.
- Participates in hospital/department activities to improve patient care/lab systems.
- Participate in the maintenance of appropriate accreditation by regulatory agencies. Shares new information with all team members.
- Adherence to infection control policies and protocols including the use of PPE appropriately.
General Responsibilities
- Work in all shifts as scheduled by the Laboratory Director.
- Strictly adheres to organization’s regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient safety, OSHAD, DOH, JCI and ISO.
- Supports Continuous Quality Improvement and participates and contributes to all the quality assurance activities of the service.
- Participates and contributes to scheduled in-service training programs.
- Exercises effective interpersonal skills in dealings with department staff, associates and Management
- Maintains confidentiality as per the agreement signed.
- Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.
- Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for them.
- Carries out other duties when requested by the Laboratory Director
- Occupational Safety and health and infection control Roles & Responsibilities:
- Familiarize themselves and comply with all OSH and Infection Control policies, standards and procedures that are relevant for their workplace.
- Work in accordance with the documented occupational, safety and health procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities defined in individual procedures and instructions.
- Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems and follow safe working procedures.
- Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
- Not wilfully or recklessly endanger anyone's health and safety. Take reasonable care for the health and safety of persons that may be affected by the employee’s acts or omissions at the workplace.
- Assist with the preparation of risk assessments.
- Attend applicable departmental safety training and follow OSHMS policies and procedures.
- Take reasonable care of their own health and safety.
- Cooperate with their employer with respect to any action taken by the employer to comply with OSHMS requirements.
- Identify, label and maintain hazardous materials, MSDS and its current inventory.
- Proper collection, Storage and disposal of needle, sharps and hazardous materials as per NMCSH Waste management policy
- Ensure the safe use of all laboratory equipment such as BSC, Microtome, Stainer, autoclave, centrifuge as per manufacturer instruction.
- Must be familiar with the concept of hazard and biohazardous materials, safe handling of biohazardous materials present in the working section.
- Must be familiar with ergonomic, sharps and biological hazards in work area and how to handle them.
- Should be familiar with MSDS to determine health hazards, and routes of exposures for chemicals.
- Know the CODE Brown policy and other applicable laboratory policies and procedures.
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