Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
Examines and performs testing on blood, body fluids, tissue and other specimens to aid in diagnosis Operates complex instruments to test biological specimens; evaluates and solves problems related to the collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis Follows standard procedures related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis Follows standard procedures to perform routine, timed and STAT moderate and complex laboratory tests and recognizes deviation from expected results Analyzes and corrects problems maintaining written or computer documentation Maintains instruments by performing maintenance procedures and calibration Reports all critical values following laboratory protocol; operates and utilizes necessary programs on the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) utilizing a PC Analyzes quality control data, evaluates the results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy Draws blood specimens from patients; monitors the work pending log of designated sections and documents action taken Maintains a neat and efficient work area by cleaning bench tops, equipment/instruments and replenishes supplies in a timely manner Works as a generalist to include Blood Bank, Core Lab, and Microbiology Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone Responds to overhead pages Maintains accurate and complete records by recognizing abnormal and/or critical values, takes action following established protocols and/or refers to supervisor Documents customer complaints, testing and reporting errors and presents each to supervisor for corrective actions Safely performs functions which require minimal supervision Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving, positioning and transferring patients or when moving equipment/supplies with or without assistance Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards Regular and prompt attendance Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required Related duties as assigned
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
Associate's Degree Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) from an accredited institution Required OR Completion of a medical laboratory technician clinical training program Required Registry eligible with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) as a Medical Laboratory Technician Required Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Knowlegable with all aspects of job description outlined. Good communication skills and patient centered mindset. HighKnowlegable with all aspects of job description outlined. Good communication skills and patient centered mindset. High
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
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