Laboratory Technician in Microbiology

About the role

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Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens in order to perform basic diagnostic procedures designed to contribute to accurate reproducible patient results.
• Operate laboratory equipment/instrumentation for basic testing and specimen processing consistent with standard operating procedures.
• Prepare reagents and solutions required to complete specimen processing and testing according to the standard operating procedures.
• Perform quality control procedures under direct supervision to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment/instrumentation.
• Perform routine maintenance and quality control of laboratory equipment/instrumentation.
• Report test results with limited errors and in a timely manner.
• Utilize time, materials, and resources in an economical manner, prioritizing laboratory requests and workload to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency.
• Complete assigned workload within established turnaround times by adjusting organization of work according to test ordering status.
• Communicate any unusual supply usage or critical supply levels to the Supervisor/Manager.
• Communicate any unusual medical/technical problems or unusual patient results.
• Perform clerical duties as needed to support laboratory operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level) West Virginia Point of Care Technician (PoC) License.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).
• Experience: Six (6) months of Phlebotomy, Lab Assistant or Cytopreparatory experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Licenses/Certifications: West Virginia Point of Care Technician (PoC) License preferred.

Skills

• Able to use computer keyboard, monitor, mouse and calculator.
• Able to use computer software (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
• Able to use Fax machines, printers and other office equipment.

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