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Summary Summary The Lead Support Tech is responsible for assuring that the needs of the laboratory's customers are met. The Lead coordinates the daily workflow and oversees the routine processes in their area of responsibility. The Lead assures quality results by overseeing quality control and process improvement. The Lead develops the daily work schedule, assigning coworkers appropriately to meet the needs of the laboratory, and monitors the activities of coworkers, providing input into performance evaluations, developing training schedules and providing training that will improve co-workers skills and performance levels. The Lead routinely fills a bench assignment in their area of responsibility. The Lead is responsible for accurate specimen collection, order entry, and specimen processing adhering to performance and quality standards. The Lead is responsible for instrument maintenance. The lead is responsible for keeping the laboratory in continuous readiness for inspection. The Lead is responsible for the consequences of his/her own decisions. Depending on their area/location of responsibility, the Lead works with the Lab management team and the Lab Marketing/Client Support staff to coordinate laboratory services for clients, customers, and/or nursing units. Education Must be a high school graduate or the equivalent with a GED. Must have successfully completed Parkview Health Lab Support Services and Lab Assistant courses. Licensure/Certification National certification in some type of laboratory science, such as phlebotomy or medical laboratory assistant is preferred but not required. Experience Must have a minimum of three years of experience in a medical laboratory setting. Other Qualifications Must have visual acuity and color discrimination. Must be able to lift 40 pounds. Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

Job Summary: Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering quality health care to patients in a manner which reflects Kaiser Permanentes mission, vision, and values while supporting the Labor Management Partnership (LMP) principles and practice. Participates in creating a high-performance culture based on a joint decision making process in accordance with the Labor Management Partnership Vision Reaffirmation and Understandings Booklet. Provides support and assistance to the patient and Health Care team to promote population-based care, continuity of care, customer satisfaction, and self-care. Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills with a caring, courteous, flexible, supportive, respectful, open minded, appreciative attitude that is committed to a team environment. The Surgical Technologist performs in the scrub role during surgical procedures and coordinates other activities with other OR professionals. Essential Responsibilities: Practice standards of performance: Complies with shift, unit and organizational policies and procedures including reliability and attendance standards. Monitors and takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences. Returns promptly from breaks and schedules them to provide adequate coverage. Restricts personal business to non-patient care areas during break times. Complies with Kaisers Time Keeping Policy to accurately reflect productive time worked. Takes responsibility to keep informed of organizational policies and current information as provided by employer through multiple avenues. Complies with contractual responsibilities related to work schedule. Participates in unit Quality Assurance Programs. Maintains current knowledge and skill base with personal commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Utilizes professional communication techniques. Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organizational records. (HIPPA Standards). Promotes collaboration and professional interaction with the health care team. Promotes professional conduct, knows and complies with department Standards of Behavior. (group norms) Promotes and utilizes professional communication techniques. Attends inservices related to job description as appropriate. Demonstrates awareness of new concepts and skills. Attends and constructively participates in staff meetings. Demonstrates awareness of new information posted in the communication notebook. Assessment Standard of Performance: Communicates information so that continuity of care is maintained. Communicates with patient, family and other staff in a professional and courteous manner. Obtains and demonstrates the skills and knowledge needed to provide appropriate population based and culturally sensitive care to patients and families through education, training and experience. Participates in accurate pre-operative briefing and time out. Provides continuous reassessment through the intra operative period. Planning Standard of Performance: Utilizes knowledge of type of procedure to plan for appropriate set up. Obtains and demonstrates the skills and knowledge needed to provide age appropriate care to patients through education, training and experience. Implementation Standard of Performance: Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the intra- operative patient. Applies principles of aseptic technique. Evaluates sterile packs and supplies. Provides a well organized sterile area. Is aware of procedures progression and anticipates the needs of the team, observing sterile technique at all times. Performs all necessary procedures correctly to ensure patient safety intra operatively. Applies and assists with the principles of correct body alignment in positioning and transferring patients. Examines unused equipment and instruments for gross contamination and transports covered used instruments to utility room. Responsible for sterile core activities, able to prioritize duties: Completion of picking case carts, restocking, reordering supplies as needed, assisting with O.R. room needs as necessary. Assists with appropriate measures in emergency situations. Works in conjunction with Circulator in preparation for the next scheduled case. Initiates and facilitates room turnovers: Light housekeeping duties, procurement of equipment, supplies and X-Rays. Restocking of unused supplies and equipment. Participates in the reprocessing process. Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology. License, Certification, Registration Basic Life Support required at hire Surgical Technologist Certificate required at hire Additional Requirements: Knowledge of sterile core area. Knowledge of sterile technique; operating room procedures and equipment; dexterity with hands; effective relationships with people; ability to exercise good judgment and discipline. Able to follow instruction. Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) to five (5) years of scrubbing experience in all surgical procedures in inpatient or ambulatory O.R. setting. Ability to rotate through sterile core area. Clean and reprocess instruments, stock supplies, and pick case carts. PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Clackamas,Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center HoursPerWeek : 40 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun WorkingHoursStart : 06:30 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : W02 AFT Local 5017 Job Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Clinical Support,Surgical Technician Department : Sunnyside Medical Center - Operating Room-4 - 1001 Travel : No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Description Summary: Responsible for performing all the duties of a phlebotomist including specimen collection, specimen receiving, and specimen referrals. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services. The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine Accredited Chest Pain Center Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Ensures that the company philosophy and core values are evident in the service delivered to customers. Takes responsibility for seeking and achieving professional growth and continued education. Assures quality of work performed by all associates. Coordinates services to customers in a manner that provides customer satisfaction and cost-efficient operations. Assures compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection control, safety, and other regulatory standards, including privacy and security of health information (PHI). Maintains collection tray/container/bag and working area in a neat and sanitary condition & restocks as necessary. Responsible for procurement of supplies for the department in cooperation with the team lead. Performs all duties of a phlebotomist; specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen send-outs. Prepares specimens for referral to outside labs, including ordering of misc. and misc. referred testing, packaging of specimens, calling of cab, referral paperwork, and the mail system Performs all patient specimen collections including, but not limited to, venipuncture, capillary collection, urine drug screen collection, skin tests, and blood, throat, and NP cultures. Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintain specimen integrity Demonstrates good communication skills by competently interacting with customers, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, clients, and co-workers. Operates the laboratory computer system to document specimen information, patient registration, order entry, collection lists, and other assigned tasks. Performs other related duties as assigned (stand-by/on-call, inventory, special projects, cross-training, etc.). Completes associate performance evaluations and annual competency assessments in a timely manner. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School diploma or equivalent preferred Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Completion of a Phlebotomy; Medical Laboratory; or Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy preferred Familiar with medical terminology; computer data entry; organizational skills Experience One year phlebotomy experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) is preferred Phlebotomy Tech (PBT) certification or State licensure is preferred if in Louisiana In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Work Schedule: Varies Work Type: Full Time

Description Summary: This Job meets the minimum CLIA qualifications of a Laboratory General Supervisor, and under the direction of the Laboratory Director and/or Laboratory Manager, coordinates and manages the day-to-day operations of their specific section(s) and shift(s). The Laboratory Supervisor serves in an administrative role with direct reports, and functions in an exempt pay status. In conjunction with the Laboratory Director and/or Laboratory Manager, this Job develops and implements new procedures, instrumentation, quality control, and reagent use. This Job is also responsible for the development and maintenance of policies and procedures that meet the standards of regulatory agencies and implement service quality improvements. The Laboratory Supervisor ensures all personnel are held accountable through ongoing personnel performance reviews and assists in the orientation and development of personnel competencies for their section(s). CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual "Best of Hays" publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offers a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women's services and more. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Is responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of high, moderate, and waived complexity test performance by laboratory testing personnel. Must be accessible to address technical problems via on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation with testing personnel at any time that testing is performed in accordance with policies and procedures established by the laboratory Medical Director. Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards as promulgated by state and federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities such as CLIA, TJC, CAP, AABB, etc. Plans, organizes and coordinates the work activities of assigned section(s) and shift(s). Keeps accurate attendance records on all associates; maintains time and attendance records for the department. Assists the Director/Manager in maintaining the Laboratory budget to include monthly analysis and variance reporting on expense detail. Assists the Director/Manager in associate performance conversations that drive merit increases. Develops, implements, and maintains current procedural manuals of all tests performed in the section(s) assigned and updates and reviews manuals biennially or more often as necessary. Enforces all safety policies and procedures. Researches, evaluates and implements new and improved procedures, methodologies, instrumentation, and techniques as assigned by the Director/Manager, or Supervisor. Implements an appropriate section and/or shift-specific Quality Control Program and maintains all applicable Quality Control and Functional Verification records. Is responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained. Reviews the work done by technologists/technicians working in the section(s) or shift(s) assigned to ensure a minimum of errors and corrective action in the interest of good patient care. Refers clinical problems to the laboratory director, manager, or supervisor as appropriate. Assures that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications. Ensures that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning. Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots all equipment in assigned section(s) to keep in good working order; makes minor repairs and adjustments when necessary; initiates and follows through with Biomedical Engineering/equipment manufacturer for safety checks and repairs; schedules preventive maintenance within the section with Biomedical Engineering, equipment manufacturer, or an outside contractor. Prepares and submits routine or special administrative and technical reports by due dates as required, requested, or delegated. Orders and maintains inventories for all necessary supplies and reagents in assigned section(s) to always have an adequate amount on hand. Trains new technologists and technicians in the assigned section(s) procedures and policies and provides subsequent training in all new or revised procedures and techniques for assigned shift(s) or provides remedial training as necessary. Responsible for maintaining orientation records on new associates. Assists the Director/Manager in designing, implementing, collecting, and analyzing data, and reporting all phases of a comprehensive performance improvement program that involves laboratory personnel in Performance Improvement activities. Prepares and conducts in-service education either formally or informally for assigned section(s) and shift(s). Provides input on personnel for hire, fire, transfer, interview, disciplinary probation, etc; counsels and documents technical deficiencies. Performs skills review and competency assessments and maintains appropriate documentation on all technical personnel as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director. Oversees and enforces expectations of personnel in assigned section(s). Participates in proficiency testing surveys; reviews and evaluates results and maintains copies of survey records in section(s). Coordinates and attends meetings as required to discuss changes and developments regarding policies, equipment, procedures, staffing, etc. Utilizes and has a thorough working knowledge of the Laboratory Information System and applications thereof. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served. Processes patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes (when required). Performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary section which assigns age (Pedi) or sex-specific values. Provides notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained. Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of laboratory procedures. Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary for the performance of assigned job duties. Keeps abreast of Medical Technology, by reading Journals, texts, and technical bulletins; attends workshops and seminars; becomes active in local professional associations. Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from a regionally accredited college/university or equivalent years of experience required. Experience 5 years of experience as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Technician required. 5 years of full-time primary experience in the specific section of responsibility required. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Active certification or certification eligibility for MT (ASCP), CLS (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), CLS (NCA/ASCP), or MT (AAB) required. Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time