Associate-Clinical Laboratory Position Available In Tipton, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: Responsible for dispatching and transporting blood and specimens, the Associate-Clinical Laboratory role at BMH Tipton Hospital in Covington, TN involves assisting with lab tasks for diagnostic testing. This position requires adherence to specimen collection requirements, accurate patient identification, and proficiency in recording lab data. Certification or degree in medical technology or equivalent education/experience is required.
Job Description
Associate-Clinical Laboratory
Job ID:
31576
Job Category:
Laboratory & Pathology
Work Schedule:
Rotating
Department:
Pathology
Facility:
BMH Tipton Hospital
Location:
Covington, TN
Overview
Job Summary
Responsible for dispatch and/or transport of blood and other specimens. Assists the laboratory staff with clerical and technical tasks indirectly related to the delivery of quality patient care, for the purpose of diagnostic testing. May perform CLIA waived laboratory testing. Performs routine duties in the lab. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Ad to all specimen collection and preservation requirements, media requirements and storage.
Demonstrates proficiency in receiving specimens in the lab.
Follow accreditation standards, regulatory agency requirements and institutional policies.
Accurate andplete patient identification requirements, using at least three (3) unique patient identifiers.
Demonstrate proficiency in recording and retrieving laboratory data.
Timely distribution of samples.
Proficiency in specimen tracking.
Proficiency in reference lab specimen requirements, receiving and processing.
Proficiency in loading and unloading of blood culture bottles and performing CLIA waived tests.
Assists customers, including answering phones and responding to customer inquiries
Cleans and maintains laboratory supplies and work area
Assists with training and educating new employees and students
Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Education
Minimum Required
Certification/Degree in the following areas which include, but are not limited to medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological or equivalent years of experience and education.
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
