LAB TECHNICIAN - MICROBIOLOGY

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

General Purpose of Job: Assist Clinical Laboratory Scientists with providing accurate & timely lab results to Physicians & Patients. Prepare & process samples for testing. Assist in media, reagent & quality control preparation & testing as directed.

Requirements

Experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.
High school diploma or GED
Completed two college level science courses or 1 year of laboratory experience.
Recent completion of a course in Medical Terminology or completion within 60 days following employment.
Ability to read, follow directions, & perform procedures associated with specimen collection, handling & processing.
Ability to recognize problems & take corrective actions.
Ability to communicate effectively & professionally both in person & via the telephone.
Ability to work well under pressure & to handle crisis situations.
Ability to function as part of a team dedicated to Patient care.
Ability to use a keyboard as required to perform the essential duties of the job.
Ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

Perform “waived,” non-patient testing, & quality control testing, as directed
Assist with media/reagent preparation
Assist with study documentation, testing, quality control & record keeping
Properly prepare specimens for testing by centrifuging, aliquoting, & labelling, adhering to published procedures & guidelines
Receive & sort specimens, including blood, bodily fluid, & tissue
Evaluate specimens for correct identification & suitability for testing
Use complex scientific instruments to process specimens, adhering to published procedures & guidelines
Identify and correct problems and/or errors with submitted specimens, orders, and processing on scientific instruments
Follow established best practices to ensure that Patients, orders, & specimens are always identified & labelled correctly
Prioritize work based on Patient type & sample priority
Prepare specimens for transport & storage, deliver appropriate specimens to designated laboratory section for testing
Use a computer to verify sample collection information, retrieve patient test data, & enter data
Track specimens & work pending lists to identify incomplete tests & problems
Resolve problems by taking appropriate actions as dictated by the circumstances
Communicate effectively, & in accordance with the ICARE values, in-person, via the telephone, & via email
Provide instruction in laboratory technique, instrumentation, & application of laboratory test procedures to new Caregivers, students, fellows, residents & clients
Assist in training new Caregivers
Maintain inventory, replenish stock & supplies
Perform technical, clerical, & service duties as assigned, including (but not limited to: equipment cleaning & maintenance, emptying trash, washing dishes, taking & recording temperatures, filing & retrieving specimens, handling biohazard & chemical waste)
Follow instructions given by Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Pathologists, & Leaders