POSITION DESCRIPTION
Medical Laboratory Technician - Microbiology Date Produced/Reviewed: 09/06/2014
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Document ID:
MICRp026
Version:
05
Title:
JD- Generic Technician - Microbiology
Current Issue Date:
10/06/2014
Document Owner:
Charge Scientist - Microbiology
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Approved by:
Service Manager
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Counties Manukau District Health Board - Laboratory Services
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION This position is responsible for participating effectively in the provision of a good quality Microbiology Diagnostic service to the District Health Board, and other users of the Laboratory Services.
Vision & Values Organisational Shared Vision Our DHB shared Vision is to work in partnership with our communities to improve the health status of all, with particular emphasis on Maaori and Pacific peoples and other communities with health disparities. We will do this by leading the development of an improved system of healthcare that is more accessible and better integrated. We will dedicate ourselves to serving our patients and communities by ensuring the delivery of both quality focussed and cost effective healthcare, at the right place, right time and right setting.
Organisational Values Partnership
Working alongside and encouraging others in health and related sectors to ensure a common focus on, and strategies for achieving health gain and independence for our population
Care and Respect
Treating people with respect and dignity, valuing individual and cultural differences and diversity
Professionalism
We will act with integrity and embrace the highest ethical standards
Teamwork
Achieving success by working together and valuing each other’s skills and contributions
Innovation
Constantly seeking and striving for new ideas and solutions
Responsibility
Using and developing our capabilities to achieve outstanding results and taking accountability for our individual and collective actions
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PLACE IN THE ORGANISATION
IT Clinical Support, Projects/Operations Manager
Éclair Administrator
Clinical Director, Laboratory
IT coordinator
Operations Manager
Service Manager, Laboratory
Quality Manager
Point Of Care Coordinator
Clinical Head of Department, Clinical Microbiologist
Charge Scientist, Microbiology
Section One Head,
Section Two Head, Blood
Section Three Head, MRO
Specimen reception, Sendaway, TB, Rostering
cultures, Sterile site, Swabs, Documentation, Computers
screening, Staff training, Respiratory, Urine analysis
Registered Staff:
Section Four Head, Faecal,
Section Five Head, PCR
Sterility testing, Antimicrobials & QA
and Immunology
Senior Scientists Scientists Technicians
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NATURE AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Accountability
Standards / Achievements
1. Specimen Analysis •
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Quality Assurance records.
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Medical and other end user feedback
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Quality Assurance records.
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Internal and external Q.A. programmes.
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Incident report file.
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Equipment records
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Supervisor feedback
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Quality Assurance records.
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Stock and maintenance records
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Supervisor feedback
Assist with teaching of Technical Assistants and Student Technologists.
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Training records
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Student log books
Participate in continuing education to maintain current technical and clinical skills and knowledge.
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Course reports and records
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Reports from supervisors
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Quality Assurance records
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Medical and other end user feedback
Competent analysis of clinical specimens, according to department method protocols.
2. Quality Assurance • •
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Application of Quality assurance protocols to routine work. Recognise limits of test procedures, know when to check results and/or refer the decision. Recognise abnormal results. Take appropriate action. Recognise and report malfunctions of instruments and fittings.
3. Maintenance •
In rostered work area; reagent and media preparation. Stock control.
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Scheduled equipment maintenance.
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Clean and tidy workplace
4. Education • •
5. Analytical Development •
Participate in development, evaluation, and implementation of analytical procedures as required.
6. Communication •
Able to accurately and clearly transmit and receive information.
7. Special Projects/Cross skilling Other areas of skill development are planned at goal setting via Performance Appraisal 8. Other duties or Hours as appropriate to this position This may involve the processing of samples contracted from other Laboratory Services.
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Key Accountability
Standards / Achievements
HEALTH & SAFETY Recognises individual responsibility for workplace Health & Safety under the Health and Safety Act 1992
Non Management roles: • Counties Manukau DHB (CM Health) Health and Safety policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to own work activities • Workplace hazards are identified and reported including self-management of hazards where appropriate • Can identify health and Safety representative for area
CULTURAL SAFETY Commitment to the principles of Treaty of Waitangi
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Respect, sensitivity, cultural awareness is evident in interpersonal relationships.
Honouring Cultural Diversity
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Our cultural differences are acknowledged by respecting spiritual beliefs, cultural practices and lifestyle choices.
Utilise Information Technology
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Demonstrate an ability to access and use available clinical information systems.
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Is conversant with applications required for specific discipline/role. For example, PIMS, Concerto, Outlook, etc.
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Maintains own professional development by attending relevant IT educational programmes.
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COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Will be required to interact on a regular basis with a range of CM Health staff members including: • • • • •
Service Delivery Manager Medical Microbiologist and Registrar Microbiology Team Leader, and senior scientists Laboratory technical and clerical staff Medical and nursing staff
Externally there will be contact with: • • • •
Health Alliance Hospital and private laboratory staff Ministry of health Alliance General Practitioners ESR / CDG
Situations may often call for tact, diplomacy and will require information to be handled in a discreet and sensitive manner. In conflict situations will be required to exercise sound judgement, negotiation and persuasiveness skills, toward facilitating a workable outcome.
PROBLEM COMPLEXITY Will be regularly challenged by a wide range of clinical specimens and technical procedures..There will be a requirement to be able to prioritise issues and negotiate time frames, while still providing a quality customer service. The range of problems will be diverse and require solutions customised to meet the circumstances of the client. Therefore opportunities will arise to provide innovative options to the client based on proven outcomes. There will be demands to meet deadlines, maintain accuracy and quality of information. Failure to do so could impact on the organisation in terms of the quality of service provided to clinicians. Will refer to Charge Scientist for advice or second opinion.
LIMITATIONS OF AUTHORITY • • •
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All changes to protocols, technical methods, etc. must be authorised by the Supervising Technologist responsible for the relevant section. Are empowered to make decisions or recommendations relating to routine processing of clinical specimens. Clinical interpretation should only be undertaken in consultation with the Clinical Microbiologist, Registrar, or Senior Supervising Scientist available. Interpretation and comment given must be preceded by stating the respondents position in the department, and an acknowledgement of technical rather than medical qualification. Discretion is required to be exercised in releasing confidential information to the appropriate parties. Are encouraged to use initiative and problem solving skills to develop innovative approaches to issues.
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DIMENSION OF THE POSITION Will be responsible to the Charge Scientist, through the Section Head, for the achievement of agreed objectives and operates within the confines of CM Health.
POSITIONS REPORTING Directly
Charge Scientist, Microbiology
Indirectly
Laboratory Service Manager
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS Minimum
Preferred
Qualification
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Holds a current Annual Practicing Certificate as a Laboratory Technician.
Experience
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Recent experience within microbiology discipline. Has worked in a large 24 /7 hospital laboratory.
Registered MLT with the New Zealand Medical Laboratory Scientists Board with relevant scope of practice. Experience within microbiology discipline.
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Skills/Knowledge/ Behaviour
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Personal Qualities
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Good written and verbal communication skills. Good computer skills. Has the scientific/technical knowledge and skills to carry out the work in microbiology department to the required standard. Is self-motivated and responsible for own actions/needs. Is able to work as part of a team. Is willing to follow direction. Is able to work without direction. Is able to prioritise work . Acknowledges and learns from mistakes and improves outcomes.
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Relevant computer applications. Relevant analyser experience.
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