Medical Laboratory Technician-Full Time Nights-Temecula Valley Hospital

Responsibilities About Temecula Valley Hospital Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents.

The hospital features private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties.

TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both and and has received 10 A Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring .

The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals - for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Healthgrades Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award.

TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women’s Choice Award Achievements as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety.

Other accolades include : the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target : Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target : Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Mission Lifeline® - STEMI Receiving Center GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline® - NSTEMI GOLD, Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement, first hospital in the state of California to achieve certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service facility, 3 Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the honor of the Inland Empire’s Top Workplaces and , has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment-including Cardiac Medical Intervention, Cardiac Rhythm Programs and Cardiac Surgery.

For more information, please visit Medical Laboratory Technician Follows established procedures to perform routine and STAT clinical laboratory testing for all waived and moderate complexity testing, blood collection, and specimen processing.

Makes sound decisions consistent with departmental policies and procedures and scope of practice. Handles situations not covered by written or verbal instructions appropriately.

Routinely reviews pending reports and investigates and manages all outstanding specimen / test issues and delays. Qualifications Background Requirements : Associates of Science Degree in Medical Lab Technology or equivalent required.

Valid California license as a Medical Laboratory Technician required Minimum two years as a Medical Lab Technician preferred Essential Job Duties : Accurately reads, interprets, records, and maintains records of patient testing.

Learns new procedures / assignments in a timely manner, Maintains an up to date working knowledge of all technical procedures in the department and operation of all instrumentation.

Makes sound decisions consistent with departmental policies and procedures and scope of practice. Handles situations not covered by written or verbal instructions appropriately.

Routinely reviews pending reports and investigates and manages all outstanding specimen / test issues and delays.Consults with or apprises CLS, Manager, or Medical Director regarding matters beyond own scope of responsibility or knowledge.

Performs other tasks as assigned by the Manager or Director. Participates in the continuing Quality Improvement process in the clinical laboratory Performs, documents, reviews, and analyzes quality control data, identifies QC / QA trends or problems, and takes appropriate corrective action according to departmental procedures and in compliance with regulatory agencies.

Appropriately consults with or apprises CLS, Lab Director, Medical Director, or Supervisor regarding matters beyond own scope of responsibility or knowledge.

Exhibits ability to assess a situation, consider the alternatives, and choose the appropriate course of action. Ensures the validity and accuracy of test results as required by departmental policies and procedures as well as regulatory agencies.

Participates in proficiency testing events. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies. Participates in continuing education programs and consults current technical literature to keep current on changes in the field.

Readily recognizes and performs duties needing attention although not directly responsible and regularly helps coworkers.

Promptly notifies appropriate personnel of reagent, instrumentation, or other issue that may affect patient care or delays in patient testing.

Demonstrates effective, clear, and courteous oral and written communication skills, conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively, and asking pertinent questions where clarification is needed.

Interacts with fellow workers to promote a harmonious, productive, and cooperative working environment. Assists in training and evaluates competency of new employees and takes action to correct deficiencies as requested by Manager and / or Director.

Handles phone communication with timeliness, courtesy, accuracy, and respect for confidentiality. Readily adapts to schedule changes and is flexible to work shifts and schedules as required by department needs.

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