Laboratory/Triage Technician
About The Position
The Laboratory Triage Tech 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. 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.
Requirements
- Laboratory experience desirable
- 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 technical laboratory procedures, analyzes data, and reports results
- 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
- Troubleshoots equipment problems and make minor repairs when applicable
- Monitors and investigates interface issues with reference laboratories
- Performs clinical and/or anatomic laboratory activities
- 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
Benefits
- 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
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
