CT Tech

Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Performs routine analytical laboratory tests, quality control and maintenance on instruments, assists in orientation and teaching. Performs venous, arterial, and capillary blood collection procedures. Recognizes results to avoid erroneous reports, and reports critical values according to protocol. Follow all policies and procedures and Mission and Philosophy of Washburn Family Clinic and Community Memorial Hospital.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform routine analytical laboratory tests to aid in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease, using appropriate personal protective equipment and safety techniques.

Utilizes professional training and experience to draw blood specimens from patients of all ages served.

Performs QC per department policy.

Performs Proficiency testing on rotating basis with Med Assist/FNP/RN.

Reports panic values to nursing/providers within 15 minutes of result completion.

Performs radiographic procedures following Limited Tech regulations without retakes.

Radiographic reports with no adverse comments from Radiologists.

Resolving problems involving specimen collection, analyzer errors and abnormal results by performing reruns, redrawing patients and calling Kebocom for tech support.

Performs Calibration as needed and 6 month verification on Hematology instrument.

Supply inventory for lab/x-ray kept at usable level with inventory ordered when needed so no STAT orders need to be made and supplies do not outdate.

Performs routine analytical lab tests using automated and manual procedures accurately and reports results to Providers using LIS, fax, or telephone within 1 hours of specimen receipt.

Keeps all records for State Health Inspection in an ordering fashion and available for review.

Pass CLIA inspection every 2 years with no Major deficiencies.

Continuing Education Requirement for MLT of 20 CEU’s every 2 years.

Continuing Education Requirement for Limited X-ray of 12 CEU’s every 2 years.

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science. Certification from a National Certifying Agency (ASCP, AMT, or ASMT) or Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology. Certification from a National Certifying Agency (ASCP, AMT, or ASMT).

80 Hour Didactic Course (Department Approved), ND Limited Scope X-ray Operator State Exam, 3 hour Self Study of required reading & video instruction.

Licensure: ND License.

Pay Range

$22.92 – $30.65 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.