Job Description

Description

OSITION SUMMARY: Analyze specimens according to section procedures and policies, ensuring the appropriateness of the sample. Accurately applies the test procedures, confirm unusual results, and reviews and reports all results according to laboratory policy to enable clinicians to perform accurate patient assessment.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Associate Degree in Science or equivalent required.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: CLT (NCA), MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification. Graduates who are Registry eligible may be considered for employment, prior to receiving ASCP or equivalent certification. Must meet CLIA ‘88 requirements for performing high complexity testing as defined in the Federal Register, Vol. 57, No. 40, Subpart 493.1489.

SKILLS:

Must read and write English and be able to communicate effectively
Laboratory equipment operation skills required.

EXPERIENCE: Prefer one year of general laboratory experience.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Lab Director

ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne pathogen ((Routine Exposure Risk.) Routine exposure in daily duties. Exposed to potentially infectious material on a regular basis and is part of the expected job task.)

May be required to wear gloves, laboratory coat, facemask, and goggles. Exposed to carcinogenic, hazardous and flammable chemicals; biohazardous and radioactive materials; sharp needles and blades; infectious specimens; toxic fumes and mental stress.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: May be required to work more than a standard shift as dictated by workload, staffing, and equipment failure. Standing, sitting, and/or ambulating for the entire shift assigned. Prefer the ability to move Laboratory supplies and equipment up to 50 pounds.

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work,

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