Laboratory/Triage Tech PD
About The Position
The Laboratory Triage Tech Per Diem performs technical laboratory procedures, analyzes data, and reports results to be used for the diagnosis and treatment of disease resulting in the provision of quality patient care and to assure and improve laboratory customer satisfaction. Prepares specimens for referred testing; maintains documentation. Validates specimen identification and appropriateness of sample type and size; processes specimens according to handling protocols defined in section manuals. Performs and documents the scheduled centrifuge, printer and refrigerator maintenance to ensure proper functioning of equipment, according to the detailed written procedures documented in the procedure manual. Troubleshoots equipment problems and make minor repairs when applicable, by consulting the equipment manuals and manager. Monitors and investigates interface issues with reference laboratories and notifies manager as appropriate. Note\: This position requires that individual should be able to work with human tissues and body parts for examination by pathologist. Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Requirements
- Laboratory experience desirable.
- Able to work with human body parts and tissues
- Good customer service skills.
- Medical Terminology desired.
- Must be able to use word and excel.
- Phlebotomy Certification, as issued according to Business and Professional Codes of the State of California may be required.
- High School Graduate.
Responsibilities
- Performs clinical and/or anatomic laboratory activities which, under the direction of licensed personnel, results in quality testing data on clinical specimens, and /or the accurate procurement of blood samples, as well as preparing/dispensing blood products.
- Consistently applies infection control policies/procedures.
- Attends department education/training in-services.
- Participates in specific performance improvement projects.
- Performs equipment maintenance, QC, preventative maintenance functions.
- Accurately communicates test results to appropriate clinical personnel.
- Performs pre-analytic functions.
- Performs analytic functions where judgement is not required.
- Performs data management activities/documentation.
- Position works rotating weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and Holidays.
Benefits
- In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.
- Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents.
- We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family.
- Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
