Laboratory Technician – PRN

Date Posted: 09/26/2024
Type: PRN

Job Summary

  • Competitive Pay
  • Hours will vary, but will primarily be afternoon and evening with some call required
  • Generalist laboratory duties including Blood Bank

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for day-to-day operation and basic organization of the work area which includes: initiation and/or completion of testing, reporting, maintenance of testing records, performance of quality control (QC) and maintenance of QC records.
  • Supply inventory and system of storage; notifies supervisor of inventory issues.
  • Basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and timely reporting of problems and irregularities.
  • Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technologist occupation.
  • Performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results and analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
  • Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis.
  • Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment; uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, performs limited minor repairs and perform preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment.
  • Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction
  • Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis; prepares specimens for analysis, ensuring the specimen is usable.
  • Prepares reagents and primary reference materials, assembles equipment, verifies correct instrument operation; standardizes, performs, and calculates results of a variety of complex tests.
  • Selects, performs, evaluates and monitors the performance of routine, non-routine and specialized test procedures using manual techniques and/or instruments in accordance with established protocol.
  • Calibrates, standardizes, adjusts and maintain instruments by examining the function, rechecking conditions of test performance and evaluating reaction systems and/or procedural techniques.
  • Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures; correlates quantitative data with patient to verify results.
  • Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system and for editing and verifying results recorded into the computer system.
  • Maintains appropriate levels of supplies and reagents for the efficient operation of the clinical laboratory.
  • Maintains safety and cleanliness of the laboratory; follows all appropriate OSHA and HIPPA guidelines
  • Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace.

Knowledge and Skills Required

  • MLS or MLT ASCP Certified