JOB SUMMARY:

Is responsible for providing the technical ability necessary to perform laboratory procedures for all age groups from neonate through geriatric according to established hospital and department policies and procedures with little or no immediate supervision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs general housekeeping duties to keep work areas safe from contamination and physical hazards
• Continuous cooperation with co-workers and other hospital departments to ensure our customers are VERY SATISFIED
• Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting activities in areas of demonstrated competency
• Takes initiative to update procedure manuals as changes are required
• Demonstrates Coaching, Mentoring, and Education capabilities with all of the following disciplines: MT, MLT, Medical Student, Phlebotomist, and Laboratory assistant
• Actively participates and supports co-workers participating in Community Cares initiatives
• Works with students and other interested persons to promote the clinical laboratory profession
• Demonstrates a Positive Attitude at all times
• Performs daily Quality Control activities in areas of demonstrated competency
• Participates in Quality Assurance programs
• Performs Proficiency Testing in areas of demonstrated competency
• Reports critical values to appropriate physician or nursing service upon verification of result.
• Shows an awareness of how patient age and other factors can affect test results.
• Recognizes and maintains specimen integrity from receipt through testing & storage
• Participates in Continuing Education activities
• Takes problem-solving initiative
• Takes a pro-active approach to learning new procedures and/or laboratory areas, including LIS
• Recognizes opportunities to reduce reagent waste and unnecessary test repeats
• Manages inventory, time and workflow efficiently
• Recognizes and reports Laboratory Compliance issues, including potential fraud, over- or under-billing for services performed, CPT coding changes or discrepancies, and questionable medical necessity

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• US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children's Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.
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