Description

Essential Functions Statement(s)

·         Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.

·         Perform chemistry, hematology, and blood banking and process reference lab specimens.

·         Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers.

·         Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.

·         Enter data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for storage.

·         Perform quality assurance protocols and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.

·         Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.

·         Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members and other authorized persons

·         Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.

·         Receive and log patient specimens.

·         Notify patient's health care provider of all CRITICAL test values immediately

·         Maintain inventory and PAR levels.

·         Supports and abides by the mission, values, and policies of CHCS in all activities.

·         On-going compliance with CHCS educational requirements.

·         Arrives on time and ready to work.

·         All other duties as required.

Requirements

Certificates & Licenses

MT/CLS (ASCP)

BLS Certified