Tech III - Lab Processing - Microbiology

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$23 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Routinely performs advanced or moderately complex pre-analytic specimen receiving and processing using proper safety procedures in an accurate and ethical manner. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting in blood issuing and distribution process, performing moderate complexity testing and pre-analytical work in specialized laboratory areas demonstrating proper safety procedures including sterile technique. Performs specimen receipt, identification verification, processing, and storage, processes and prepares any specimens to send-out to referral labs, using lab automation, prepares and packages all mail out kits, while maintaining positive patient identification throughout the process. Maintains and documents send-out lab requisitions and billing, actively partners in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), trains new team members or other colleagues needing assistance, assists consultants with specimen collection and research, triages specimens according to level of complexity and patient history, performs complex to moderately complex reagent preparation, and may participate in maintaining work unit supply inventory levels. Additional responsibilities include Performs order entry/troubleshooting in the laboratory computer system and electronic health record. Consistently retrieves and verifies patient identification on specimens using appropriate sources, conducts resolution of pre-analytic specimen-related issues. May respond to a high volume of phone calls seeking laboratory testing/order information or add-ons. Must be able to learn and utilize multiple computer systems and have the ability to deal effectively with people in stressful situations. Works with minimal supervision and attention to detail is essential. Must be able to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, and weekend work assignments. Other job- related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Advanced or moderately complex pre-analytic specimen receiving and processing skills
Proper safety procedures knowledge
Accurate and ethical work practices
Sterile technique proficiency
Ability to learn and utilize multiple computer systems
Ability to deal effectively with people in stressful situations
Minimal supervision required
Attention to detail is essential
Ability to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, and weekend work assignments

Responsibilities

Assisting in blood issuing and distribution process
Performing moderate complexity testing and pre-analytical work in specialized laboratory areas demonstrating proper safety procedures including sterile technique
Performing specimen receipt, identification verification, processing, and storage
Processing and preparing specimens to send-out to referral labs, using lab automation
Preparing and packaging all mail out kits, while maintaining positive patient identification throughout the process
Maintaining and documenting send-out lab requisitions and billing
Partnering in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Training new team members or other colleagues needing assistance
Assisting consultants with specimen collection and research
Triaging specimens according to level of complexity and patient history
Performing complex to moderately complex reagent preparation
Maintaining work unit supply inventory levels
Performing order entry/troubleshooting in the laboratory computer system and electronic health record
Retrieving and verifying patient identification on specimens using appropriate sources
Conducting resolution of pre-analytic specimen-related issues
Responding to a high volume of phone calls seeking laboratory testing/order information or add-ons
Learning and utilizing multiple computer systems
Dealing effectively with people in stressful situations
Accommodating scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, and weekend work assignments