LAB TECHNICIAN - STUDENT

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Enrollment in a Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technician Program

Responsibilities

• Performs blood collection by venipunctures and micro-collection techniques.
• Processes specimen to ensure the integrity of the sample prior to testing.
• Distributes specimens to the appropriate testing area.
• Accurately patient and insurance data entry into Medipac.
• Orders lab work from OPD, ALS and CareEvolve requisitions.
• Loads the automated track according to established guidelines.
• Centrifuge and separate specimens according to test requirements.
• Maintain monitoring and emptying of tube system punctually; checking for stats and prioritizing work.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
• Exercise professional judgment in order to recognize, prioritize and facilitate varying test requests and workload in an efficient manner.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform instrument/equipment maintenance according to department guidelines and manufacturer's specifications.
• Perform testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
• Perform cross training to all areas in the department.

Skills

• Must be detail-oriented to products and quality.
• Have ability to communicate effectively.
• Work effectively with coworkers.
• Strong communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Never: Lifting x 0-10 lbs, Forward Reaching, Overhead Reaching, Standing, Walking, Sitting, Climbing, Stairs/Ladder, Bending, Stooping, Pushing, Pulling x 0-10 lbs, Fine motor coordination, Vision: Near/Far, Hearing: ordinary conversation/other, HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY – Category I
• Occasional: Lifting x 10-20 lbs
• Frequent: Lifting x 20-35 lbs, Lifting x 35-50 lbs, Lifting x 50-100 lbs, Lifting x over 100 lbs, Grasping/repetitive sustained, Vision: Near/Far, Hearing: ordinary conversation/other
• Continuous: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Climbing, Stairs/Ladder, Bending, Stooping, Pushing, Pulling x 0-10 lbs, Fine motor coordination, Vision: Near/Far, Hearing: ordinary conversation/other, HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY – Category I