MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Job Summary

Performs clinical laboratory tests according to established procedures of verification, processing, testing, and reporting.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards and records results appropriately.
• Assists in delivery of physicians reports via phone and electronic distribution in a timely manner.
• Responds to ''technical question'' calls from units and physicians.
• Performs preventive maintenance and monitoring of all equipment to ensure that it is working properly and maintains related records.
• Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment.
• Maintains adequate supply inventories by rotating stock, checking for expiration dates, and ordering replacement stock.
• Performs venipuncture on patients of all age groups and other specimen collection using proper therapeutic skills according to procedures.
• Assists supervisors in additional duties which support the lab's quality program.
• Provides teaching and education to students and other personnel population.

Qualifications

Skills and Attributes

Physical Demands

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

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