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Position Name : Histocompatibility Spec
Location: Washington, DC 20007
Job ID : b97ddbc5b4341a1d
Description : Job Summary
Performs specimen testing and analysis on patient samples to aid the clinician in providing patient care services. Ensures that all quality control, quality assurance and equipment maintenance is documented and maintained according to standards. Provides exceptional customer service as needed. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital’s philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
Minimum Qualifications
CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO AN APPROPRIATE COMBINATION OF EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE.
Education/Training
B.S. Degree required, preferably in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field.
Experience
One year laboratory experience, preferred.
License/Certification/Registration
ASCP, NCA or ABHI certification required. Eligible candidates will be accepted and expected to sit & pass certification exam within the first 12 months of employment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to meet expectations relative to the purpose of the position and perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill education, experience and/or ability required to perform this position successfully. Considerable and current knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of clinical laboratory science. Ability to apply technical knowledge with accuracy in the completion of complex tests. Problem solving capability with the ability to assess accuracy of results.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Specimen Testing and Preparation
Performs documents and reports routine and specialized testing in assigned area. Correlates laboratory findings with disease stage, integrates and relates data from other laboratory specialty areas. Confirms abnormal results and specimen discrepancies and institutes correct follow-up procedures.
Utilizes judgment and discretion in considering sample integrity, process calibration, reagent concentration and stability, quality control relationship to unknown results, evaluation of unexpected patient results and error identification.
Immediately notifies patient care areas and/or physicians of critical values and documents notification by following established policies and procedures.
Evaluates specimen integrity and acceptability for test performance; obtains specimens for quantitative and qualitative analyses.
Accessions specimens received in the laboratory in the laboratory information system.
Utilizes computer appropriately for entry of results, quality control, specimen inquiry, and patient inquiry.
Quality Control
Performs and documents quality control according to manufacture specifications, laboratory specifications and/or regulatory specifications.
Institutes corrective action and notifies supervisor of quality control problems.
Reviews section SOP manual and ensures testing practices match SOP guidelines.
Quality Assurance / Regulatory / Safety
Completes competency assessment within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter, or as needed to meet all regulatory requirements.
Actively participates in proficiency testing as assigned. Achieves satisfactory rating on proficiency testing results.
As needed, assists supervisor with any regulatory requests and/or inspections.
Works collectively with co-workers to ensure laboratory meets and exceeds all safety requirements, including but not limited to maintaining temperature charts, equipment logs, control materials, laboratory cleanliness and transportation of hazardous wastes to the department’s pick-up area.
Complies with all designated safety policies and procedures in the work area, including the use of applicable protective equipment when necessary to prevent exposure to potentially infectious agents.
Customer Service
Complies with department customer service standards (i.e. answering phone within 3 rings, identifying self to caller or customer in person, promptly attending to customer needs)
Ensures that turnaround time standards are met within the lab section.
Always maintains a positive image when interacting with others outside of the laboratory. Proactively provide assistance to the outside department when needed.
Equipment Maintenance and Inventory
Maintains equipment logs and performs routine calibration and preventative maintenance on instruments and equipment in accordance with established guidelines.
Proactively contacts vendor & Supervisor when service is needed.
Helps to maintain adequate stock of supplies as requested.
Maintains inventory of reagents, equipment and supplies necessary for the performance of testing in the assign area. Understands reagent stability and follows manufacturer recommended storage conditions.
Assists in the evaluation of new procedures and equipment as requested.
Laboratory General
Maintains files for patient specimens, reports and other quality control materials as needed.
Completes patient test billing as needed.
Proactively reviews pending log to ensure patient care tests are not missed, resulted correctly and meet turnaround time standards.
Participates in continuing education and complete require CEUs per year.
Provides training / retraining and continuing education to others as assigned by the Supervisor, Laboratory Manager, and Administrative Director, Laboratory Director or equivalent.
Observes Joint Commission (JC) standards, Patient Safety initiatives, Patient Rights, and HIPAA Privacy standards
Follows care, documentation and cleanliness standards in the performance of job duties;
Completes in-services and education on a timely basis;
Completes continuing education requirements for recertion as required by certification organizations (ASCP/NCA, ABHI or local licensure).
Is focused on patient safety during performance of duties and improves or makes corrections when safety issues arise; notifies department manager, as required;
Interacts with other team members both on the unit and in other units in an appropriate and proactive way to benefit the patient;
Observes proper elevator etiquette and courtesy: smiles and speaks to patients and visitors, does not discuss patient care and keeps voice low, gives right-of-way to patients and visitors;
Keeps all patient information strictly confidential;
Never discusses patient information and hospital business in public areas; and
Protects patient privacy in public areas.
Adheres to all JC and GUH Patient Rights standards.
Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all inclusive.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation and research. Our 30,000 associates and 5,400 affiliated physicians work in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest visiting nurse association in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education and professional development of our whole team. MedStar Health offers diverse opportunities for career advancement and personal fulfillment.
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