LAB Technician - Core LAB

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

EVENING / NIGHT shift · 7:30pm- 6:00a