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. Work includes data handling, specimen processing, selected laboratory testing, internal and external communications, documentation, quality control, equipment maintenance, supply maintenance, and minor problem-solving. The role requires accurate sample and patient identification and adherence to laboratory, regulatory, and departmental procedures. Technicians may not calibrate instrumentation or validate results. 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 its culture as focused on accountability, integrity, service, excellence, diversity, professional growth, and continuous development.

Requirements

Absolute integrity in accurate identification of samples, test performance, and reporting of results.
Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including stooping, reaching, occasional mobility between work sites, frequent communication, sedentary exertion, fine motor control, and close, far, peripheral, and color vision.
Ability to work in a biohazard laboratory environment and use required personal protective equipment in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.

Nice To Haves

Some college-level coursework in biology or related life sciences is preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow departmental procedures for specimen collection, handling, and transport.
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, ensuring accurate sample order and patient identification.
Prepare reagents as permitted by laboratory requirements and regulatory guidelines.
Perform selected tests as permitted by 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, when applicable; 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.
Stay informed about relevant process and procedure changes.
Work productively in areas where competency has been achieved.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with ARUP policies and procedures and maintain absolute integrity in sample identification, test performance, and reporting of results.
Use personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company and departmental policies.