Clinical Laboratory Technician-Days - The Christ Hospital Health Network
Cincinnati, OH
About the Job
Job Description
Performs routine laboratory test procedures (waived and moderately complex) and support functions in the testing area. Assigned duties are limited by the experience the individual brings to the job and specific training protocols completed.
Responsibilities
Performs waived and moderately complex testing as defined by CLIA. Performs and reports testing according to established protocols, including evaluation of specimen acceptability. Handles problems appropriately and exhibits good judgment. Operates, maintains, and repairs clinical laboratory equipment within the scope of training including routine preventive maintenance, calibrations, and safety checks. Keeps appropriate persons informed of instrument problems and resolutions.
Performs and records all quality control procedures. Evaluates the results of quality control and implements corrective action within scope of training. Recognizes instrument and equipment malfunctions. Keeps appropriate persons informed of problems and issues.
Provides support functions to technologists including the delivery of samples to the work area, loading of samples onto instruments and filing samples in the sample archiving system;
Also, may assist with thawing, pooling, importing, and issuing of blood products
Competently accessions, triages and processes specimens in preparation for testing and transit. Follows established guidelines for centrifugation and aliquoting of samples. Uses computer programs to track specimen transport and minimize lost specimens.
Manage and maintain departmental supply ordering and inventory processes to prevent shortages and overstocking. Enters orders using the appropriate IT system and works with vendors to obtain quotes and track shipping. Assists with the unpacking and storage of laboratory supplies upon receipt in the laboratory.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED required;
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 0
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Prior experience is preferred.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
None
Performs routine laboratory test procedures (waived and moderately complex) and support functions in the testing area. Assigned duties are limited by the experience the individual brings to the job and specific training protocols completed.
Responsibilities
Performs waived and moderately complex testing as defined by CLIA. Performs and reports testing according to established protocols, including evaluation of specimen acceptability. Handles problems appropriately and exhibits good judgment. Operates, maintains, and repairs clinical laboratory equipment within the scope of training including routine preventive maintenance, calibrations, and safety checks. Keeps appropriate persons informed of instrument problems and resolutions.
Performs and records all quality control procedures. Evaluates the results of quality control and implements corrective action within scope of training. Recognizes instrument and equipment malfunctions. Keeps appropriate persons informed of problems and issues.
Provides support functions to technologists including the delivery of samples to the work area, loading of samples onto instruments and filing samples in the sample archiving system;
Also, may assist with thawing, pooling, importing, and issuing of blood products
Competently accessions, triages and processes specimens in preparation for testing and transit. Follows established guidelines for centrifugation and aliquoting of samples. Uses computer programs to track specimen transport and minimize lost specimens.
Manage and maintain departmental supply ordering and inventory processes to prevent shortages and overstocking. Enters orders using the appropriate IT system and works with vendors to obtain quotes and track shipping. Assists with the unpacking and storage of laboratory supplies upon receipt in the laboratory.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED required;
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 0
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Prior experience is preferred.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
None
Source : The Christ Hospital Health Network
