Technician I

ARUP Laboratories Career•Salt Lake City, UT

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, communications and documentation, quality control, equipment and supply maintenance, and minor problem-solving. The position follows departmental procedures and regulatory guidelines and does not perform result validation or instrument calibration. 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 describes a culture of accountability, integrity, service, excellence, diversity, professional growth, and continuous development, with work supporting patients and laboratory services.

Requirements

Some college-level coursework in biology or related life sciences is preferred.
Follow laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines for specimen handling and selected testing.
Maintain accurate sample and patient identification and accurate documentation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Understand and follow departmental procedures for specimen collection, handling, and transport.
Process, triage, route, and store specimens; evaluate specimen 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 and perform selected tests as permitted by laboratory requirements and regulatory guidelines.
Perform and document quality control and assist with equipment maintenance within predetermined parameters; do not calibrate instrumentation.
Transcribe or transmit results previously validated by a Technologist, as applicable; do not validate results.
Answer telephone calls courteously and promptly, and provide verified test results available in the LIS to authenticated individuals.
Use laboratory computer applications and programs proficiently.
Document cleaning and maintenance of work areas and equipment; stock and maintain supplies and document required information.
Notify the appropriate supervisor or designated individual as needed.
Attend laboratory meetings and in-services, remain informed about process and procedure changes, and be productive in areas where competency has been achieved.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with ARUP policies and procedures and maintain integrity in sample identification, testing, and reporting.