Clinical Laboratory Technician

Labcorp•Kingsport, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join its team in Kingsport, Tennessee. The role performs routine and complex laboratory testing functions in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures, while helping ensure accurate and timely results and quality patient care. The technician evaluates specimen acceptability, operates and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation, prepares and evaluates reagents or controls, and performs quality control and preventative maintenance. The position also involves maintaining supplies, assisting with specimen processing, and following safety practices, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with every other weekend. Overtime or other shifts may be required depending on business needs. The role requires an associate’s degree in a chemical or biological science, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology; qualifying non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may also satisfy the education requirement. Preferred qualifications include at least three months of clinical laboratory testing experience and ASCP or AMT certification.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a chemical or biological science, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology; alternatively, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits meeting CLIA standards may meet the education requirement.
Understanding of laboratory operations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Computer proficiency and familiarity with laboratory information systems.
Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.
Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

At least three months of clinical laboratory testing experience.
ASCP or AMT certification.
Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

Determine whether specimens are acceptable for testing according to established criteria.
Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
Make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
Report accurate and timely test results to support quality patient care.
Perform and document preventative maintenance and quality control procedures.
Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as needed.
Assist with specimen processing when needed.
Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.