POLICY: Duties of Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) PURPOSE: Laboratory needs to have a defined job description including the duties and responsibilities for the Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS). Regulation: 42 C.F.R. 493.1 PROCEDURE: Below are the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital Laboratory job relationships, summary, qualifications, and responsibilities for Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS). JOB TITLE: Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) DEPARTMENT: Laboratory JOB RELATIONSHIPS: Responsible to: Laboratory Manager/Director Responsible for: None Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with Laboratory Staff, all Hospital Departments, and the Medical Staff JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Laboratory Director performs all the tests accurately as required according to standard procedure. Functions as supervisor when laboratory manager/ director is absent. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Previous experience as an MT/ MLS Education: Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program BS or equivalent Reg. Cert./Registration: Registered in the state where employed CPR certified Essential Functions: Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment Prolonged, extensive, or considerate standing/walking Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching Normal eye sight, with or without corrective lenses (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.) Typical Working Conditions: Exposed to infection from disease-bearing specimens Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens Handles emergency or crisis situations Subject to numerous interruptions Responds to “Call Back” in a timely manner PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: • Appropriate communication skills by phone and in person within department, all hospital departments, and patients. • Answers phone in courteous manner. • Ability to work well with others inside and outside department. • Maintains confidentiality as defined by hospital policy. • Adequate computer and typing skills. • Performs tasks in Cerner system with minimal supervision or assistance. • Schedules lab appointments. • Knowledge of medical terminology. • Makes sure lab orders are current with provider signature prior to use. • Identifies patients 100% of the time according to policy. • Collects venipuncture and non-blood specimens properly in correct containers. • Instructs patients in proper collection of stool or urine collection. • Specimens are processed following departmental procedures. • Performs test accurately according to Procedure manual in all areas. • Performs procedures within the time standards for routine STAT and ASAP testing. • Notifies panic values to appropriate staff and adequately documented. • Notifies appropriate staff when results are modified and adequately documents. • Transcribes results correctly into manual logs and patient results. • Verifies reference lab results are properly ordered and resulted in timely manner. • Review patient charges for correctness and charges additional billing charges as required. • Verifies patient records faxed to appropriate providers or nursing home facilities. • Cleans work area periodically throughout the day. • Equipment is operated, maintained, and repaired according to manufactures instructions. • Follow Quality Control procedures. • Helps with monitoring and documentation of Quality Assurance for phlebotomy and general lab. • Analyzes survey samples and reports acceptable results to accreditation program. • Keep current supplies on hand. • Takes turn in call rotation for week and weekend. • Maintains competency and performs education in a timely manner as required by supervisor and hospital policy. • Completes tasks or special projects. • Perform other duties as defined by supervisor. POLICY: Duties of Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) PURPOSE: Laboratory needs to have a defined job description including the duties and responsibilities for the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). Regulation: 42 C.F.R. 493.1 PROCEDURE: Below are the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital Laboratory job relationships, summary, qualifications, and responsibilities for Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). JOB TITLE: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) DEPARTMENT: Laboratory JOB RELATIONSHIPS: Responsible to: Laboratory Manager/Director Responsible for: None Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with Laboratory Staff, all Hospital Departments and the Medical Staff JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Laboratory Director or Technologist, performs all of the tests accu- rately as required according to standard procedure. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Previous experience as an MLT Education: Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program Associate Degree or MLT-C Req. Cert./Registration: Registered in the state where employed CPR certified Essential Functions: Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment Prolonged, extensive, or considerate standing/walking Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching Normal eye sight, with or without corrective lenses (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.) Typical Working Conditions: Exposed to infection from disease-bearing specimens Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens Handles emergency or crisis situations Subject to numerous interruptions Responds to “Call Back” in a timely manner PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: • Appropriate communication skills by phone and in person within department, all hospital departments, and patients. • Answers phone in courteous manner. • Ability to work well with others inside and outside department. • Maintains confidentiality as defined by hospital policy. • Adequate computer and typing skills. • Performs tasks in Cerner system with minimal supervision or assistance. • Schedules lab appointments. • Knowledge of medical terminology. • Makes sure lab orders are current with provider signature prior to use. • Identifies patients 100% of the time according to policy. • Collects venipuncture and non-blood specimens properly in correct containers. • Instructs patients in proper collection of stool or urine collection. • Specimens are processed following departmental procedures. • Performs test accurately according to Procedure manual in all areas. • Performs procedures within the time standards for routine STAT and ASAP testing. • Notifies panic values to appropriate staff and adequately documented. • Notifies appropriate staff when results are modified and adequately documents. • Transcribes results correctly into manual logs and patient results. • Verifies reference lab results are properly ordered and resulted in timely manner. • Review patient charges for correctness and charges additional billing charges as required. • Verifies patient records faxed to appropriate providers or nursing home facilities. • Cleans work area periodically throughout the day. • Equipment is operated, maintained, and repaired according to manufactures instructions. • Follow Quality Control procedures. • Helps with monitoring and documentation of Quality Assurance for phlebotomy and general lab. • Analyzes survey samples and reports acceptable results to accreditation program. • Keep current supplies on hand. • Takes turn in call rotation for week and weekend. • Completes tasks or special projects. • Maintains competency and performs education in a timely manner as required by supervisor and hospital policy. • Perform other duties as defined by supervisor.