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Tracking Code

2023-17642

Position Type

Full-Time

Shift

Night

Job Location

Decatur, Illinois

Description

Manages a section of the clinical laboratory. Serves as specialist and resource person for section.Prepares reports; completes assignments; resolves technical and administrative problems.Plans functions of assigned area; sets priorities; recommends and justifies equipment and procedures; complies with accrediting agencies.

• Maintains optimal, cost-effective delivery of section services with recommendations for capital budget.
• Analyzes cost of procedures.
• Maintains minimal inventory of supplies; evaluates and recommends quality, low-cost supplies.

Required Skills

Qualifications

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Job duties require rigid clerical accuracy in the identification and reporting of numbers, names and results. 

 

General Skill Requirements

In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must also possess the following General Skill Requirements.

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions.
• Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively.

Required Experience

1. American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB) Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT);
2. Department of Health Services (HHS, formerly HEW) Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT); or
3. Meet grandfather requirements under (Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments) CLIA ’88.

D2300 Histology Section: One of the following active certifications is required:

1. American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board Certification as a Histotechnician (HT) or
2. American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board Certification as a Histotechnologist (HTL).

Reference Section:

Valid Illinois driver’s license.

One of the following active certifications is required:

1. American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS);
2. National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA) Certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS);
3. American Medical Technologists (AMT) Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT);
4. American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB) Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT);
5. Department of Health Services (HHS, formerly HEW) Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT); or
6. Meet grandfather requirements under (Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments) CLIA ’88.

Environmental Factors

Frequent to continuous exposure to unpleasant/irritating substances.  Exposure to hazardous and/or potentially injurious elements or conditions is considerable.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to work any shift and/or weekend. Moderate physical exertion, including frequent (30 to 70%) walking, standing, bending and reaching and frequent lifting of average loads (6 to 25 pounds).

Mental Demands

• Must have absolute integrity in the accurate performance and reporting of results.  Must exercise discretion, good independent judgment, and reasoning ability.  Must be able to work under stress caused by turn-around times.  Must use judgment in planning work, assessing results, solving problems, taking or recommending action.

• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements.

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