Position Summary
The Lab Technician performs a variety of routine and complex laboratory procedures using standard and specialized techniques, instrumentation, and equipment on a wide variety of biological specimens to assist the provider in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The Lab Technician exercises professional judgment to recognize, prioritize, and facilitate varying test requests and workload in an efficient manner. The Lab Technician assumes responsibility and accountability for accuracy of procedures performed.
Department Summary
The Core Laboratory provides clinical testing in the areas of hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and toxicology. Primary testing clients include the Emergency Department, Cancer Center, Intensive Care Units, various Aultman Hospital inpatient departments, in addition to serving Aultman Health System outpatients and Aultman Laboratory Services Clients. This highly automated clinical laboratory offers an extensive test menu and performs close to 4.0 million tests a year.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from a four-year college or university.
- Willingness and ability to fill the CLIA role of Technical Consultant or General Supervisor as defined by CAP.
Department Qualifications
Skills
- Highly organized
- Detail oriented
- Strong multitasking abilities
- Quick learner
- Ability to handle high stress/fast paced work environment.
- Work effectively with coworkers
- Communicates effectively with colleagues, nursing units, providers, and laboratory leadership.
- Thinks critically and works efficiently in high stress situations.
Department Skills
Responsibilities & Expectations
- Maintains competence in the following testing areas: Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Specimen Processing, Urinalysis, and Toxicology
- Assists accessioning as needed to receive and process laboratory specimens.
- Successfully operates instrumentation in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.
- Performs testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Exercises professional judgment to recognize, prioritize and facilitate varying test requests and workload in an efficient manner.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives and department meetings as required.
- Performs instrument/equipment maintenance according to department guidelines and manufacturer's specifications.
- Mentors students and new employees by providing a positive experiential learning environment.
- Adheres to regulatory guidelines.
- Becomes cross trained to all areas in the department.
- Uses Tools and Tones for High Reliability in order to promote a culture of safety.
- Accepts responsibilities and maintains an attitude conducive to a cooperative and productive work environment.
- Adheres to all policies described in the Aultman Hospital Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook.
Department Responsibilities & Expectations
Working Conditions
- Work eight hours a day. This unit requires 24/7 coverage.
- Shifts are variable to volume of department. Rotation as needed.
- Work weekends and holidays as assigned.
- Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate floor coverage.
Hazardous Exposure Category
Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.
Physical Addendum
Demands
Frequency
Remarks
Lifting 0-10 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Lifting 10-20 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Lifting 20-35 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Lifting 35-50 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Lifting 50-75 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Lifting 75-100 lbs
Never
Lifting over 100 lbs
Never
Forward Reaching
Occasional 10-33%
Overhead Reaching
Occasional 10-33%
Standing
Continuous 66% of the day
Walking
Frequent 34-65%
Sitting
Frequent 34-65%
Climbing
Never
Stairs/Ladder
Occasional 10-33%
Bending/Stooping
Occasional 10-33%
Twisting/Turning
Kneeling/Squatting
Crawling
Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs
Never
Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs
Never
Carrying 0-10 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 10-20 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 20-35 lbs
Never
Carrying 35-50 lbs
Never
Carrying 50-100 lbs
Never
Carrying over 100 lbs
Never
Grasping/repetitive sustained
Occasional 10-33%
Fine motor coordination
Continuous 66% of the day
Vision: Near/Far/Color
Continuous 66% of the day
Hearing: ordinary conversation/other
Continuous 66% of the day