LAB TECHNICIAN - CORE LAB in CANTON, Ohio at Aultman Health Foundation

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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