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Job Description Summary:

Participates in the pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical phases of patient testing. This includes specimen processing, collection and handling as well as test analysis and reporting. Performs routine and complex chemical and biological analysis of blood, tissue, body fluids and excretions of patients, which includes principles of human growth and development according to established laboratory guidelines. The patient specific population is defined in the department scope of service to which this position is assigned. Through understanding of the principles of the procedures, this position integrates, correlates, or evaluates the data obtained for the purpose of determining the validity of results as related to patients and standards.

Responsibilities And Duties:

1. Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment. 2. Demonstrates competence in providing care and services to patients based on the patients age specific and/or functional needs. 3. All employees shall abide by the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act HIPA a regulations, which help protect the privacy, security, & confidentiality of patient health information. 4. Responsible for ensuring that person al performance reflects the Mission, Vision and Service Pride Standards. 5. Coordinates daily activities and personnel within the specialized department. 6. Performs as a laboratory technologist within the specialty area. Maintains the required knowledge 7. and skills necessary to perform the procedures in the specialty area. 8. Assigns duties to ensure provision of high quality service and timely completion of procedures. 9. Actively supports the Lab Manager in the attainment of strategic departmental goals and objectives. Plays an active role in improving the quality of service provided and reducing the overall cost of services. 10. Orients new staff, assists in evaluations, and interviews prospective staff as requested by the Manager. 1 1. Provides training for lab students. 12. Provides input into the selection of capital equipment and budgetary issues. 13. Performs QC and QA activities within the area. 14. Reviews and updates existing policies and procedures, writes new policies as needed, and informs staff of policy changes. 15. Demonstrates knowledge of all regulations peculiar to the area, i.e., , CLIA, CAP, AABB, JCAHO, FDA, OSHA, and assures compliance. 16. Assures that all personnel assigned to their specific area have completed competency testing applicable to the duties being performed. 17. Represents the Department on various Hospital committees, Lab Operations Teams, and at Pathology QA meetings. 18. Reviews survey results and takes corrective action on exceptions 19. Integrates specialty area with other areas of the laboratory to promote more efficient operation. 20. Meets competency standards as required by the Laboratory on a yearly basis. 2 1. Assists with the preparation of a variety of reports, analyses, and summaries as requested by the Manager. 22. Meets continuing education requirements. 23. Performs other duties as assigned some of which may be essential to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree: Medical Technology (Required)MLS ASCP - Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Additional Job Description:

Certification of training from an accredited medical technology program recognized by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical laboratory science (NAACLS) or equivalent. Certified or Certification eligible by the American society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent. Two years laboratory Experience .

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Core Lab

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Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment