Laboratory Assistant

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.•Middlesborough, KY

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Technician performs routine laboratory tests to generate data used in diagnosing and treating disease. The role maintains the standards of the laboratory and corporation, as well as applicable regulatory requirements. Work may involve all tasks of a Laboratory Technician, coverage on evening, night, or on-call shifts, and specialized testing or equipment in a particular laboratory area.

Requirements

Successful completion of an associate degree in Medical Technology or one of the related sciences.
Certification from ASCP as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), certification from NCA as a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT), or a passing score on the HEW Proficiency Examination for Clinical Laboratory Personnel.
Maintain state licensure, as required.

Responsibilities

Perform and interpret laboratory tests accurately and efficiently.
Participate in laboratory coverage on a shift basis, including evening, night, and/or on-call shifts, as needed.
Troubleshoot equipment problems.
Maintain records required for the job.
Perform examinations, smears, biochemical and serological tests, and other tests to identify microorganisms.
Receive and plant cultures and perform and read Gram stains as needed.
Process blood; determine blood types; perform crossmatches and blood groupings.
Perform complete urinalyses and related tests.
Perform EKGs, EEGs, and Holter monitor hookups, if applicable.
Perform blood tests, study the morphology of blood constituents, and perform coagulation tests.
Perform routine chemical tests on blood specimens and other body fluids.
Prepare samples for shipment to system, contract reference facilities, and local laboratories.
Operate and calibrate instruments and calculate test results.
Perform required daily maintenance on laboratory instrumentation.
Assist with post-mortem care, if applicable.
Operate computers and printers.
Use and monitor quality control programs within predetermined parameters.
Perform venipunctures and other pre-testing patient preparation.
Perform routine tests and prepare reagents in Serology, Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology, and Urinalysis.
Perform specialized tests and/or use special equipment in a designated laboratory area, as needed.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
Follow safe disposal practices for physical and chemical hazards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.