SUMMARY

This position provides patient test analysis and laboratory services.

 

JOB DUTIES

• Perform waived and moderate-complexity patient lab testing.


• Ensure lab sample suitability for analysis.


• Collect lab specimens (e.g., phlebotomy).


• Perform Quality Control (QC), troubleshooting, and appropriate documentation.


• Accept and process samples for on-site testing or to contracted reference laboratories.


• Evaluate, judge, and interpret test results. Identify and resolve inconsistencies in patient results.


• Complete x-ray examinations with patients as needed.


• Maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.


• Ensure quality control and functionality of instruments.


• Assist in preparing lab for inspection from regulatory institutions.


• Actively participate in Laboratory Quality Assurance activities with emphasis on ensuring compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.


• Provide customer service for questions directed at the laboratory. 


• Answer questions from the patient.


• Analyze and verify data in the computer system.


• Write and run reports as required to provide operating procedures, test processes, patient results, or sample collection techniques.


• Assist in training new employees and laboratory students.


• Participate in continuing education programs.


• Monitor, maintain, order, and stock laboratory supplies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Skill in operating laboratory equipment.


• Knowledge of clinical processes and medical terminology


• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, hospital, and regulatory committee rules and regulations.


• Ability to utilize a trauma sensitive approach to interacting with clients.


• Strong understanding and sensitivity to Alaska Native culture and lifestyle, with demonstrated experience working effectively with Alaska Native population.


• Strong written, analytical, verbal, and interpersonal skills.


• Effective oral and written communications skills with sensitivity to lifestyles of targeted participants.

• Ability to keep accurate records and produce timely and accurate written reports.


• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality as required for HIPAA, other regulations and organization matters.


• Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.


• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, including outside contacts.


• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.