Hematology Specialist - Laboratory (Days)

Plans, coordinates, supervises and carries out the activities of the assigned laboratory section. Work is carried out in an independent, professional manner with minimal supervision. EducationAssociate Degree or 2 years of college courseworkExperienceFour years of related experience. Requires broad knowledge of complex systems and procedures.

Licenses & Certifications

• Medical TechnologistQualifications
• Associate Degree Required; Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
• MT (ASCP) or (AMT)
• Preferred four years of clinical laboratory experience in hematology.

Area of Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to be self-directed and capable of independent follow-up.
• Ensures that all instrument maintenance is performed per regulatory agencies.
• Maintains adequate inventory control for the department evaluating supply expenses.
• Maintains and reviews quality control for the section as outlined by regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for the timely entry of proficiency testing results to the appropriate reporting agency. Ensures that personnel in the section complete PT assignments.
• Communicates effectively with other employees in the section. Gives constructive criticism when indicated. Communicates with Chief Tech or Director when problems arise.
• Complies with standards set forth by all regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrates organizational skills utilizing time, equipment and supplies well.
• Establishes priorities effectively.
• Exhibits flexibility and adaptability to unique needs of the department.
• Identifies and corrects technical problems quickly and notifies appropriate personnel, physician, department, etc.
• Knowledgeable of and follows OSHA's blood borne pathogen regulations thus using universal precautions, wearing appropriate PPE's at all times and adhering to no eating, drinking, applying make-up or removing contacts while in the lab.
• Listens to customer complaints/suggestions attentively and reports appropriately.
• Maintains technical competence through active participation in available continuing education activities.
• Oversees the work performance of MLT personnel.
• Participates in performance improvement opportunities.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new personnel and student interns.
• Performs laboratory testing in all designated sections of the laboratory in an accurate and timely manner.
• Performs phlebotomy when required in a proficient and timely manner.
• Prepares for regulatory agency inspections and receives minimal deficiencies for the section.
• Prepares written/electronic procedures for laboratory tests and instrumentation for the section.
• Promotes teamwork and empowers individuals to meet their potential.
• Provides telephone consultation when needed.
• Recognizes and responds to all critical values and delta checks.
• Responsible for emergency and on-call duty if applicable.

Compliance StatementEmployee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline.

EducationAssociate Degree or 2 years of college courseworkExperienceFour years of related experience. Requires broad knowledge of complex systems and procedures.

Licenses & Certifications

• MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTSupervision
• Responsibility includes all work performed in the section.

Must lead the work of all technologists and technicians assigned to the section. Assistance will be rendered with more complex procedures. Troubleshooting and problem-solving assistance will be given to those assigned to the section. Recommendations will be given to the Chief Technologist or Lab Director regarding the job performance and attitude of staff assigned to the section.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Required; Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
• MT (ASCP) or (AMT)
• Preferred four years of clinical laboratory experience in hematology.

Definitions

• Plans, coordinates, supervises and carries out the activities of the assigned laboratory section.

Work is carried out in an independent, professional manner with minimal supervision.

Contact With OthersRequires frequent contact with many persons at different levels inside and outside of the organization to carry out organization policies and programs and obtain willing acceptance, consent, or action.

Effect Of ErrorProbable errors in information developed independently which may involve continuing adverse effect on the overall operation and major functions of the organization and a substantial loss of organization funds, organization effectiveness, and public image. Work is not generally subject to check. Full and complete access to highly restricted objectives, plans, and programs.

Supervisory ResponsibilitySupervises a small section of employees (up to 15); orients and trains employees, schedules, assigns, checks, maintains flow of employees' work, carries out most personnel decisions, and initiates minor personnel actions. Mental DemandsWork involves a variety of complex problems to be solved under general organization policies. Ingenuity and judgment are required to review facts, plan work, estimate costs, and deal with factors not easily evaluated, interpret results, draw conclusions, and take or recommend action. Solutions to problems often require coordination with other departments. Physical EffortModerate physical effort

• Lifts, carries, or handles lightweight (1 to 25 lbs.) materials or equipment for about half of the day. Very occasional physical effort with medium weight objects (25
• 60 lbs.

). Office or laboratory work requires close visual effort and concentration more than half of day. Works in reaching or strained positions for less than half of day.

Working ConditionsConsiderable

• (About 75% of the day) Involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature/weather extremes/occupational risk and probability of coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially infectious diseases, or biomedical/bio-hazardous materials.

Working Conditions Aspects For Immunizations

• Performs tasks involving contact with blood, blood-contaminated body fluids, other body fluids, or sharps (needles)
• Directly works with Patients less than 12 months of agePhysical AspectsContinually (at least once per day)
• Hearing
• Visual
• Color Vision
• Speaking
• Handling
• seizing, holding, graspingFrequently (at least 3 times a week)
• Typing
• Manual Dexterity
• pinching with fingers, etc.
• Feeling (Touch)
• determining temperature, texture, by touching
• Reaching
• below shoulder
• Standing
• Lifting up To 25 lbs.

Occasionally (at least once a month)

• Bending
• Reaching
• above shoulder
• Walking
• Running
• In response To an emergency
• Lifting 25 To 60 lbs.
• Lifting over 60 lbs.
• Carrying
• Squatting
• N95 Respirator usage (PPE)
• Pushing/Pulling
• up To 25 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling
• 25 To 60 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling
• over 60 lbs.