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 is in the Parasitology and Fecal Testing department. The work schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 40 hours per week, with a start time as early as 2:00 PM and an end time of 12:30 AM; the start time is flexible. Training is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, for approximately six weeks. 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 culture as emphasizing diversity, professional growth, continuous development, accountability, integrity, service, and excellence.

Requirements

Absolute integrity in the accurate identification of samples, test performance, and reporting of results.
Ability to comply with ARUP policies and procedures.
Ability to use personal protective equipment in a biohazard laboratory environment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company and departmental policies.
Ability to perform the physical and visual tasks described for the position, including stooping, reaching, occasional movement between work sites, frequent communication, fine motor tasks, and close, far, peripheral, and color vision.

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 departmental procedures.
Evaluate specimens for acceptability and follow appropriate 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.
Transcribe or transmit results previously validated by a Technologist, when applicable; Technician result validation is not permitted.
Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously, and provide verified test results 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 of relevant process and procedure changes.
Work productively in all areas for which competency has been achieved.
Perform other duties as assigned.