Technician I

ARUP Laboratories•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Technician I is in training to provide technical and non-technical services in laboratory service areas. Duties include data handling, specimen processing, selected laboratory testing, internal and external communications and documentation, quality control and equipment maintenance, supply maintenance, and minor problem-solving. The role works in Mass Spec Operations (MSO) and follows departmental procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines. Technicians do not calibrate instrumentation or validate results; they may transcribe or transmit results previously validated by a Technologist. ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ARUP describes its workplace as focused on diversity, professional growth, continuous development, accountability, integrity, service, and excellence.

Requirements

Maintain absolute integrity in the accurate identification of samples, test performance, and reporting of results.
Comply with ARUP Policies and Procedures.
Use personal protective equipment in the biohazard laboratory environment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company and departmental policies.
Meet the role's physical and visual requirements, including stooping, reaching, occasional mobility between work sites and within the office, frequent communication, fine motor control, close, far, and peripheral visual acuity, and color vision.

Nice To Haves

Some college-level courses in biology or related life sciences are preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand appropriate specimen collection, handling, and transport according to departmental procedures.
Process, triage, route, and store specimens according to established departmental procedures.
Evaluate specimens for acceptability and follow procedures for specimens that do not meet acceptance criteria.
Prepare, organize, and review specimens for run setup, ensuring accurate sample order and patient identification.
Prepare reagents according to laboratory requirements and regulatory guidelines.
Perform selected tests as allowed by regulatory guidelines.
Perform and document quality control and assist with equipment maintenance within predetermined parameters; do not calibrate instrumentation.
As applicable, transcribe or transmit results previously validated by a Technologist; do not validate results.
Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously and provide verified test results available in the LIS to authenticated individuals.
Use laboratory computer applications and programs proficiently.
Document cleaning and maintenance of the work area and equipment as required.
Stock and maintain supplies, document required information, and notify the appropriate supervisor or designated individual as needed.
Attend laboratory meetings and in-services as required.
Remain informed about relevant process and procedure changes.
Work productively in all areas where competency has been achieved.
Perform other duties as assigned.