Laboratory Technician, Tues - Sat, 12:00pm - 8:30pm

Responsibilities

• Receives, organizes and processes clinical specimens accurately.
• Identifies worksheet, computer, and specimen problems and demonstrates ability to either resolve or elevate to licensed personnel appropriately.
• Prepares and organizes written data, printouts, and other documents for licensed technologist to review.
• Prepares testing equipment, assists with preventative maintenance.
• Reports problems concerning individual tasks, equipment, and supplies to the Laboratory Supervisor or the Lead Technologist to ensure timely resolution.
• Operates automated equipment per SOP.
• Prepares reagents and controls using automated or fixed measuring devices following established SOP’s. Maintains complete and accurate records of reagents.
• Responds promptly to pathologists, managers/supervisors/lead, technologists, and administrative requests.
• Reads and understands all SOP’s related to the department and adheres to all department rules and protocols.
• Logs of Quality Control and Quality Assurance results for review by licensed technologist and supervisor’s monthly signoff.

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree is required (in a life or physical science field is strongly preferred) / or AA or AS degree in conjunction with Medical Laboratory Technician License.
• At least one year of experience equivalent to a Laboratory Technician or Laboratory Assistant preferred.
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques preferred.
• Basic understanding of MS Office programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards.