Degreed Lab Technologist

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

10d•$23 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Degreed Lab Assistant performs a variety of technical and non-technical job functions related to patient specimens and testing. This role involves assessing specimens for appropriate labeling, specimen type, and shipping conditions. The Lab Assistant performs laboratory testing, which may include high complexity testing, according to established protocols. They are responsible for calibrating and performing routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation, maintaining laboratory supply inventory, and performing Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures. The position requires successful participation in all accreditation and other proficiency testing and annual performance competencies. Effective communication with internal and external customers is essential, ensuring information is accurate, timely, and professional. The role operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and involves testing in the Chemistry and Microbiology sections of the clinical laboratory. This includes using manual and automated equipment for analytical tests such as general chemistry and immunology tests, Ionized Calcium, serum and urine Osmolality, specimen dilution and reanalysis, Strep group A, urine pregnancy testing, testing for flu and respiratory pathogens on molecular platforms, and plating of Microbiology specimens. The Lab Assistant receives and processes incoming lab specimens, including blood, urine, stool, and body fluids. They notify appropriate staff of any calibration or equipment failures that cannot be immediately resolved and maintain laboratory supply inventory, alerting staff when supplies are below par levels. Reporting of values outside acceptable ranges that cannot be resolved is also a key responsibility, as is recognizing test result or instrument function problems that require troubleshooting or further assistance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree: Science (Required)

Responsibilities

Assesses all specimens for appropriate labeling, specimen type and shipping conditions.
Performs laboratory testing, which may include high complexity testing, as assigned and according to established protocols.
Calibrates and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation according to laboratory protocols.
Maintains laboratory supply inventory.
Performs Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures.
Successfully participates in all accreditation and other proficiency testing and annual performance competencies.
Communicates information with internal and external customers as appropriate in an accurate, timely, effective and professional manner.
Able to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
Performs testing in the Chemistry and Microbiology sections of the clinical laboratory.
Manual and automated equipment will be used to perform analytical tests including but not limited to: general chemistry and immunology tests, Ionized Calcium, serum and urine Osmolality, specimen dilution and reanalysis, Strep group A, urine pregnancy testing, testing for flu, and respiratory pathogens on molecular platforms, and plating of Microbiology specimens.
Receives and processes incoming lab specimens as appropriate.
Specimen types include but are not limited to blood, urine, stool, and body fluids.
Notifies appropriate staff members of any calibration or equipment failures which cannot be immediately resolved.
Maintain laboratory supply inventory, notifying appropriate laboratory staff when supplies are below established par levels.
Reports any values outside of acceptable ranges that cannot be resolved to the appropriate laboratory staff member.
Recognizes test result or instrument function problems that require additional troubleshooting, performs troubleshooting or seeks additional assistance as appropriate.