BCSL Clinical Laboratory Technician
About The Position
The Clinical Laboratory Technician maintains and updates patient specimen shipment tracking information, verifies specimen and test-request identification, and enters data for receipt and accessioning of clinical specimens. The role maintains laboratory records, including logs and equipment preventive-maintenance facilitation, according to established procedures and protocols. The technician maintains inventories of chemicals, supplies, and equipment, and is responsible for ordering and receiving supplies. The role assists testing personnel with routine tasks such as solution mixing and equipment maintenance, records temperature and humidity, and performs required equipment cleanings. Other departmental tasks include filing, archiving and retrieving slides or blocks, and handling reports, requisitions, and other paperwork. The technician must comply with health and safety policies, procedures, and practices and use required personal protective equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent, in an applicable science.
- Typically, at least 1–2+ years of relevant experience.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Computer knowledge.
- Medical terminology knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update information for tracking patient specimen shipments.
- Verify identification of patient specimens and test requests.
- Perform data entry for receiving and accessioning clinical specimens.
- Maintain laboratory records, including logs and equipment preventive-maintenance facilitation, in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
- Maintain inventories of chemicals, supplies, and equipment; order and receive supplies.
- Assist testing personnel with routine tasks, including solution mixing and equipment maintenance.
- Record temperature and humidity and perform equipment cleanings as required.
- Perform departmental tasks such as filing, archiving and retrieving slides or blocks, and handling reports, requisitions, and other paperwork.
- Comply with health and safety policies, procedures, and practices, and use personal protective equipment.
Benefits
- Eligibility for bonus, stock, and benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
