Central Processor/Laboratory Tech Assistant Day Shift (Weekends as Needed)

Southern Illinois Healthcare•Carbondale, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for collecting, processing, and performing testing of patient specimens. Supports and communicates Laboratory initiatives and philosophies. Prepares samples for testing and sends them to reference laboratories. Maintains laboratory equipment and stocks supplies. Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision. Assists in troubleshooting and instrument maintenance. Participates in training programs and accreditation activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or Associates Degree for grandfathered personnel)
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
1 year in a lab setting preferred.
Intermittent hand manipulation required
Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Perform routine waived, moderately, and high complex testing.
Collects, Processes and Receives specimens (including blood, urine, fecal, body fluid) to be analyzed in all departments of the clinical laboratory.
Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens of analysis of all age ranges.
Prepare samples for testing and send out to reference laboratories
Maintain laboratory equipment and stock supplies.
Performs complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles under direct supervision per CLIA requirements.
Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.
Assist in troubleshooting and instrument maintenance.
Participate in training programs.
Participate in accreditation activities.