Posted Date: 8/30/2024

Job Location: St. Anthony Regional Hospital, 311 South Clark St, PO Box 628, Carroll, IA, 51401
Department: Laboratory
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Description

Job Summary

Performs Laboratory tests on specimens for all areas of the Laboratory for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives orders and obtains specimens for Laboratory analysis by processing all specimens according to Policy and Procedure.

• Performs high complexity testing on specimens for all areas of the Laboratory and accurately documents results.

• Performs and offers technical assistance in all areas of the Laboratory as outlined in the departmental proficiency rating/certification sheets.

• Conducts and understands Quality Control procedures to ensure that test results are accurate and in compliance and troubleshoots appropriately when QC is out of range.

• Performs daily maintenance and has a knowledge of instrumentation to ensure precision and accuracy in performing specimen analysis and able to troubleshoot appropriately.

• Performs proficiency survey  testing and participates in continuous quality improvement with on-going projects.

• Performs EKG's as needed.

• Rotates on all shifts.

• Available for delegation of responsibility and capable of making supervisory decisions as designated by the Lab Manager in his/her absence.

• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.

• Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.

• Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations.

• Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.

• Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.

• Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES 

This job may have supervisory responsibilities as outlined above.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; prior experience preferred.

Position Requirements, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• BS or BA in Medical Technology or comparable science degree.

• ASCP, AMT or HEW registration preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or  governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, patients, families and the general public.

Physical Demand

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, talk and hear, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and blood-borne pathogens.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Computer skills helpful.

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If you have further questions, please call the Human Resources Department at 712-794-5111.

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