Lab Technician/Technologist-Core Lab
About The Position
The Lab Technician/Technologist is responsible for analyzing laboratory specimens and reporting results according to established laboratory protocols and procedures in chemistry and hematology. This part-time role rotates through hematology and chemistry to maintain competency and works a day shift, including every other weekend. The role performs specimen testing and result reporting, evaluates specimen acceptability, follows quality-control procedures, maintains and calibrates instruments, and troubleshoots equipment and specimen issues. It also requires adherence to laboratory and hospital safety procedures, maintaining supplies and work areas, participating in training and orientation, and supporting laboratory quality, technology improvements, and safe patient care.
Requirements
- MT (ASCP) or MT Eligible (ASCP Equivalent).
- Eligible certification or certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist through the listed AMT, ASCP, or AAB pathways.
- Ability to rotate through hematology and chemistry to maintain competency.
- Adherence to laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, chemical hygiene, and safety.
Nice To Haves
- Baccalaureate degree in a relevant science.
- One year of clinical laboratory internship experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform accurate laboratory testing of specimens according to established protocols and procedures.
- Evaluate specimens for acceptability, investigate and document problems, and follow specimen storage requirements.
- Organize workload efficiently and verify that results correspond to the correct specimen before reporting.
- Notify the Core Lab supervisor or designee of preanalytical, analytical, or post-analytical variances.
- Report test results accurately and within established time limits, including critical values, and follow procedures for correcting previously reported results.
- Perform, evaluate, and document quality-control testing; report discrepant QC results to the appropriate supervisor.
- Perform and document scheduled maintenance and calibration of instruments and equipment.
- Troubleshoot instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens; document troubleshooting steps and notify a supervisor when unable to resolve problems.
- Follow universal precautions, chemical hygiene, and safety policies; use required personal protective and barrier equipment; clean work areas and dispose of hazardous waste appropriately.
- Demonstrate competency in assigned work areas, acknowledge procedure changes, complete CAP surveys and department competencies, and participate in continuing education.
- Maintain and restock supplies, conduct inventory, and notify supervisors when supplies are low.
- Participate in the orientation and training of new employees and students and communicate their progress to the supervisor.
- Report to the assigned workstation on schedule and work the assigned shift; review daily work for accuracy.
- Assist with duties required to provide relief in a higher classification when the supervisor is absent, including supporting daily operations and staffing and reporting issues.
- Participate in recommendations and selection processes for technology and work-process improvements in partnership with the Core Lab Supervisor.
- Support a culture of safety and quality patient care, including evaluating specimen labeling and ensuring corrected reports and caregiver notifications follow established procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
