Technician I

ARUP Laboratories Career•Salt Lake City, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician I is in training to provide technical and non-technical services in laboratory service areas. Work includes data handling, specimen processing, selected laboratory testing, internal and external communications, documentation, quality control, equipment and supply maintenance, and minor problem-solving. The role works in Mass Spec Operations (MSO) and must follow departmental procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines. Result validation is not permitted for Technicians; they may transcribe or transmit results previously validated by a Technologist and provide verified test results in the LIS to authenticated individuals. 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. The organization emphasizes diversity, professional growth, continuous development, accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. The position includes a biohazard laboratory environment requiring personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company and departmental policies. The schedule is 7-on/7-off, B week, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM. Training is Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 AM–6:30 PM, for 40 hours per week. The stated hourly rate is an estimate that includes shift differentials where applicable; compensation varies by schedule, skills, and experience.

Requirements

Some college-level coursework in biology or a related life science is preferred.
Maintain absolute integrity in accurate sample identification, test performance, and reporting of results.
Use personal protective equipment in the biohazard laboratory environment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company and departmental policies.
Ability to perform sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently or constantly.
Ability to stoop, reach, and occasionally move between work sites and within the office.
Ability to communicate frequently with others.
Fine motor control for picking, pinching, typing, or other primarily finger-based work.
Close, far, and peripheral visual acuity, including the ability to perceive and distinguish colors.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Understand specimen collection, handling, and transport requirements under departmental procedures.
Process, triage, route, and store specimens according to established procedures.
Evaluate specimens for acceptability and follow procedures for specimens that do not meet acceptance criteria.
Prepare, organize, and review specimens for run setup according to departmental procedures.
Ensure accurate sample order and patient identification.
Prepare reagents according to laboratory requirements and applicable 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.
When applicable, transcribe or transmit results previously validated by a Technologist; do not validate results.
Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously, and provide verified LIS test results 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 and document required information.
Notify the appropriate supervisor or designated individual as needed.
Attend laboratory meetings and in-services as required.
Stay informed of relevant process and procedure changes.
Work productively in areas where competency has been achieved.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Conduct oneself in compliance with ARUP policies and procedures.