PRN Clinical Laboratory Technician II

The University of Kansas Health System•Westwood, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Technician will be working in a clinical or molecular laboratory section and will be responsible for specimen processing, test performance, reporting results and other activities that are relevant to testing and services provided. The specific tasks performed in each section are authorized by the Medical Director and are within the individual's skill level as determined by education, training or experience and technical abilities. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit/section or department. Will be required to maintain regulatory compliance according to CLIA and CAP requirements. Participate in hospital and laboratory quality management programs and maintain records and documentation appropriately. The Clinical Laboratory Technician is a position in the Laboratory that will perform duties in separate individual departments. Some duties may be common to multiple departments and others very specific for the individual area. The Clinical Laboratory Technician will be responsible for proper specimen collection, including patient preparation, if applicable, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation and storage of specimens. Training will be completed and documented prior to performing testing or analyzing patient specimens. Follows the laboratory’s procedures for all activities to include but not limited to specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples. Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control and other activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and equipment maintenance activities. Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately communicate the issue to leadership. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications. A working knowledge of reagent stability and storage Tracks and maintains inventory of supplies and reagents. Prepares chemicals and reagents for processing. Other duties as assigned. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology Clinical Laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science.
High School Graduate
Excellent verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and data management

Nice To Haves

job related experience in clinical diagnostic lab

Responsibilities

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit/section or department.
Will be required to maintain regulatory compliance according to CLIA and CAP requirements.
Participate in hospital and laboratory quality management programs and maintain records and documentation appropriately.
The Clinical Laboratory Technician will be responsible for proper specimen collection, including patient preparation, if applicable, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation and storage of specimens.
Training will be completed and documented prior to performing testing or analyzing patient specimens.
Follows the laboratory’s procedures for all activities to include but not limited to specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control and other activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and equipment maintenance activities.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately communicate the issue to leadership.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
A working knowledge of reagent stability and storage
Tracks and maintains inventory of supplies and reagents.
Prepares chemicals and reagents for processing.
Other duties as assigned.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.