Laboratory Technician

To provide technical support and assistance to Clinical Lab Scientists and/or Medical Lab Technicians. To effectively and efficiently process laboratory specimens for analysis and pre- and post-analytically. To accurately convey information regarding specimens and testing.

Responsibilities

This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any job, with related instruction given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment as identified in the department. (20%)
• Prepare specimens for automated analyzer. (20%)
• Assist in monitoring product quality to ensure compliance to lab standards and specifications. (10%)
• Order inventory materials to maintain supplies, such as reagent stocking, consumables management, and various other sundries. (15%)
• Isolate, identify, and prepare specimens for examination. (10%)
• Clean, maintain, and prepare supplies and work areas. (10%)
• Track missing and pending work and the logical process to locate missing/pending work. (15%)

Qualifications

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Preferred:

• Biological science coursework

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Preferred:

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum:

• Use of computers, computer-interfaced equipment, or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred:

• Familiarity with healthcare and customer service. Biological science experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
All knowledge, skills, and abilities listed indicate the minimum level deemed necessary to perform this job proficiently.

• Ability to organize work time to prioritize, perform, and complete assigned tasks to meet lab-wide needs and deadlines. Ability to work independently and autonomously without immediate supervision
• Ability to perform as a member of a team in regard to workstation, shift, and schedule needs to serve laboratory goals. Excellent interpersonal skills to successfully deal with nervous patients, ability to show sensitivity and empathy to patients' needs.
• The employee communicates effectively.Effectively communicate with team members in order to complete assigned tasks and prioritize duties as needed.
• Ability to accurately process, label, and store specimens and samples and to complete and maintain administrative documents and records, including electronic records. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information