LAB TECHNICIAN
Sparrow•Lansing, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
Assist Clinical Laboratory Scientists with providing accurate & timely lab results to Physicians & Patients. Prepare & process samples for testing. Collect specimens & perform “waived” laboratory testing.
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
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of anatomy & physiology preferred
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, SoftLab, Lifepoint, Epic, & WindoPath preferred
Responsibilities
- Collect samples for Chloride Sweat testing & perform bedside Activated Clotting Time tests
- Perform “waived” testing, including, but not limited to mononucleosis & pregnancy tests
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
