Laboratory Testing Technician - UH Laboratory - University Hospital
About The Position
The Laboratory Testing Technician performs moderate-complexity testing in accordance with CLIA, CAP, laboratory policies, and departmental procedures. The technician receives, processes, analyzes, and reports patient specimens in assigned laboratory sections, which may include Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, and Microbiology. The position includes structured training and competency assessments to develop proficiency across multiple laboratory disciplines. The technician performs quality control, instrument maintenance and calibration, troubleshooting, and operational checks; reviews patient and quality-control data; communicates critical values and specimen issues; and maintains documentation for quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and accreditation. Duties also include assisting with blood bank testing and microbiology procedures as authorized and within demonstrated competency, monitoring supplies, participating in quality improvement and continuing education, and following laboratory safety and infection-control requirements. Regular and prompt attendance is required, as is working the defined schedule and overtime when required. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biomedical, or biological science from an accredited institution; a comparable combination of education and experience may substitute.
- Willingness to learn new skills and continuously improve knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office technology, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Medium-level written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform moderate-complexity testing in accordance with CLIA, CAP, laboratory policies, and departmental procedures.
- Receive, process, analyze, and report patient specimens in assigned laboratory sections, including Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, and Microbiology.
- Participate in structured training programs and competency assessments across laboratory disciplines.
- Perform quality-control procedures, evaluate results, and report out-of-range findings to qualified laboratory personnel.
- Perform routine instrument maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and operational checks.
- Assist with blood bank testing as permitted by regulatory requirements and demonstrated competency.
- Process microbiology specimens, set up cultures, perform staining procedures, and conduct preliminary testing as authorized.
- Review and verify patient and quality-control data for completeness and accuracy before reporting.
- Communicate critical values, specimen issues, and recollection requirements in accordance with laboratory policies.
- Maintain documentation required for quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and accreditation.
- Monitor reagent and supply inventory and assist with ordering and stocking laboratory materials.
- Participate in continuing education and professional development toward certification eligibility.
- Support laboratory quality-improvement initiatives and performance-improvement projects.
- Comply with laboratory safety, infection-control, and regulatory requirements and complete mandatory department, education, and hospital requirements.
- Maintain regular and prompt attendance; work the defined schedule and overtime as required.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
