Technician I

ARUP Laboratories•Salt Lake City, UT

10d•Onsite

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 High Vo Auto Processing department. The stated schedule is 7-on/7-off, 5:00 PM–3:30 AM. Training is Monday through Friday, either 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 3:00 PM–11:30 PM. 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 emphasizing accountability, integrity, service, excellence, diversity, professional growth, and continuous development. The position requires work in a biohazard laboratory environment and use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company and departmental policies. Physical requirements include occasional stooping, reaching, and movement between work sites; frequent communication; sedentary work involving up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; fine motor control; and visual acuity, including color vision.

Requirements

Some college-level coursework in biology or a related life science is preferred.
Use personal protective equipment in the biohazard laboratory environment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company and departmental policies.
Maintain absolute integrity in accurate sample identification, test performance, and reporting of results.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Understand appropriate specimen collection, handling, and transport according to departmental procedures.
Process, triage, route, and store specimens according to established departmental 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 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; Technician result validation is not permitted.
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.
Maintain productivity in all areas where competency has been achieved.
Conduct oneself in compliance with ARUP policies and procedures and maintain absolute integrity in sample identification, test performance, and reporting of results.
Perform other duties as assigned.