Title: X-Ray Tech/ Lab Assistant Reports to:Ancillary Services Manager FLSA Status:Non-Exempt Personnel Supervised:None

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | POSITION SUMMARY: | | This position performs the daily duties of clinical lab operations | | and testing to include; phlebotomy, other specimen collection as | | ordered, EKGs, completion of lab requisitions, computer entry and | | data retrieval, basic x-rays if licensed and trained in x-ray | | technique, processing of in-house and send-out lab results in | | collaboration with nursing and provider staff, calibration and | | quality control of lab equipment, operation of Cell-Dyn, preparation | | of lab specimens for transport, and other duties as assigned by the | | Lab Supervisor. | | | | | | MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS: | | | | - High School Diploma or equivalent | | - X-ray Basic Operator License and in-training | | - Valid Florida Lab Technologist or Technician license | | - Evidence of 24 CEU's in Medical Technology every 2 years to keep | | license active | | - Evidence of 12 CEU's in Radiology every 2 years to keep X-ray | | license active | | | | Special skills: | | | | - Excellent eye / hand coordination | | - Ability to deal effectively with stress related to performance of | | multiple activities simultaneously | | - Organizational skills | | - Operate equipment (computers, calculators, etc.) | | - Reading/understanding forms, instructions/technical information | | - Excellent interpersonal skills | | - Knowledge of safety regulations and appropriate safety measures, | | OSHA / CLIA / COLA standards, etc. | | - Ability to identify deviations from expectations | | - Ability to respond in an affirmative manner to constructive | | criticism | | | | | | RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE EX ECTATIONSinclude, but are not | | limited to, the following: | | | | - Obtain proficient knowledge of CFHC's programs' philosophies, | | goals and objectives | | - Comply with all policies and procedures as well as state and | | federal guidelines | | - Understand the requirements of CFHC's exposure control plan | | - Utilize Universal Precautions | | - Provide off hours coverage as needed | | - Attend Laboratory staff meetings | | - Assist with Quality Control logs and documentation | | - Perform in-house testing expediently, including EKGs | | - Date stamp and direct all lab results to Nursing staff for | | Provider review in a timely manner | | - Maintain back-up copies of all lab results | | - Label all collected specimens and complete lab requisitions | | appropriately. Make necessary notation on encounter tickets for | | completed lab work | | - Insure that all specimens are properly packed for transport | | - Maintain daily logs of all labs obtained and insure receipt of | | all reports from reference laboratory | | - Follow-up on all written or verbal reports of critical lab | | values; report these values to the ordering provider or nurse if | | provider is absent | | - Review all lab results for inconsistencies/errors, or problems | | - Follow-up with reference laboratory on any apparently erroneous | | lab results, requesting re-evaluation as necessary. Consult lab | | supervisor if concerns remain | | - Insure that a Consent form for HIV, AFP, and Drug screening is | | signed by the patient before obtaining these specimens | | - Perform scheduled calibration and Quality Assurance testing to | | insure accurate in-house testing. Maintain lab equipment in | | proper working order | | - Keep complete and accurate inspection and maintenance records. | | Document all QA, calibrations, repairs, and/or maintenance | | activities | | - Review all lab results to identify reportable diseases. Refer | | these results to Nurse Supervisor or lead nurse for appropriate | | follow-up with the Health Department Document referral of lab | | results to appropriate staff | | - Maintain lab supplies in an orderly manner and in adequate | | quantity to insure continuity of services. Restock as needed. | | Submit supply requisitions via laboratory Supervisor according to | | CFHC's procedure. Reorder supplies from reference lab as needed | | - Assist lab relief personnel in proper performance of procedures | | to insure maximal efficiency | | - Exhibit enthusiasm, dependability, skills, versatility, and | | dedication in daily activities | | - Attend continuing education activities as recommended by your | | supervisor | | - Participate in quality improvement by making suggestions to | | enhance lab services, efficiency, paperwork reduction, etc. | | - Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with other members o