Clinical Laboratory Technician

Labcorp•Franklin, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join its team in Johnson City, Tennessee. The technician performs laboratory testing and related procedures to support accurate, timely results and quality patient care. The role includes assessing specimen acceptability, operating and troubleshooting instrumentation, preparing and evaluating reagents or controls, completing quality control and preventative maintenance, maintaining supplies, and assisting with specimen processing. The technician must follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures, support a safe work environment, and use appropriate personal protective equipment. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with alternating weekends. Overtime or other shifts may be required depending on business needs. Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits; eligibility details and exceptions are specified in the posting.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology; alternatively, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet the education requirement.
Understanding of laboratory operations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Proficient with computers and familiar 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

Three months or more 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 necessary.
Assist with specimen processing when needed.
Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.