Technician I

ARUP Laboratories Career•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician I trains 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 position requires accurate specimen and patient identification and adherence to laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines. Technicians may transmit results previously validated by a Technologist but cannot validate results or calibrate instrumentation. 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 workplace focused on diversity, professional growth, continuous development, accountability, integrity, service, and excellence, and emphasizes the patient behind every specimen.

Requirements

Absolute integrity in accurate identification of samples, test performance, and reporting of results.
Ability to use laboratory computer applications and programs proficiently.
Ability to comply with laboratory, departmental, ARUP, CDC, and OSHA requirements, including use of personal protective equipment in a biohazard laboratory environment.
Ability to perform the physical activities and visual tasks described for the position, including stooping, reaching, occasional mobility between work sites, frequent communication, sedentary exertion, fine motor tasks, and close, far, peripheral, and color vision.

Nice To Haves

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

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; ensure 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 previously validated results when applicable; do not validate results.
Answer telephone calls courteously and promptly, and provide verified test results in the LIS to authenticated individuals.
Use laboratory computer applications and programs proficiently.
Document cleaning and maintenance of work areas and equipment, and stock and maintain supplies with required documentation.
Notify the appropriate supervisor or designated individual as needed.
Attend required laboratory meetings and in-services and remain informed of relevant process and procedure changes.
Work productively in areas where competency has been achieved and perform other duties as assigned.
Conduct oneself in compliance with ARUP policies and procedures and maintain integrity in sample identification, testing, and result reporting.