Medical Lab Tech at CHRISTUS Health

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his/her assigned area
• Maintains required core competencies.
• Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i.e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.)
• Is at bench and begins work within +/- minutes of shift. Overtime is approved by Clinical Supervisor or by the Senior Tech.
• Demonstrates flexibility in accepting scheduling changes or requests for PTO.
• Acts as a role model for students and new employees and assists phlebotomists with difficult draws.
• Performs required WX procedures according to SOP.
• Performs required daily and preventative maintenance according to SOP.
• Notifies supervisor of discrepant results, problems with reagent QC, or nonfunctioning equipment, Attempts to resolve problems and completes corrective action reports as necessary.
• Determines acceptability of specimens and does not run tests on known unacceptable specimens. Notifies phlebotomist, physician or nurse of unacceptable specimens and documents the notification.
• Judges appropriateness of test order and checks questionable orders. Recommends appropriate tests/profiles where applicable. 
• Verifies abnormal results by repeat testing when necessary.
• Produces accurate results.
• Completes testing within the designated turnaround times.
• Recognizes and investigates possible cause of unusual test results and/or problems. Attempts to resolve problems and completes corrective action report forms as necessary.
• Reports manually entered test results accurately on work lists and via the computer.
• Monitors supply inventory, orders and receives supplies correctly, avoid emergency orders whenever possible.
• Documents participation in analyzing proficiency testing samples in the sub-departments worker, and maintains proficiency of >80% in those areas.

Education

Preferred:

    Bachelor of Science

Licenses & Certifications

Required:

    C-Med Lab Scientist

Preferred:

    C-BLS