Certified Lab Tech [Lab] [Full-time 40 hrs]

Company: Pinehurst Surgical Clinic PA
Location: Pinehurst
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Description:
SUMMARY:
Performs general daily specimen collection, testing and quality assurance as set forth by the laboratory guidelines. The laboratory testing personnel monitors quality control, test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of performance.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Accountable to the Laboratory Manager

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Prepare laboratory specimens
Follow patient verification protocol
Prepare specimen based upon test ordered
Rotate on a weekly basis with other laboratory technicians in clinical departments.
Perform phlebotomy as needed
Testing
Identify appropriate based upon orders
Follow procedures for either equipment or manual laboratory testing
Report the results in the Laboratory Information System
Quality Assurance
Perform daily quality control
Follows the laboratory quality control policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory established acceptable levels of performance
Calibration of instrumentation
Preventive Maintenance of analyzers
Troubleshooting of analyzers
Retention of records according to CLIA standards
Follow safety, and infection control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
Disinfect equipment
Clean room
Dispose of bio-hazardous waste and sharps
Provides a safe environment from physical, chemical, and biological hazards
Perform routine maintenance as required by laboratory procedures
Perform administrative duties as directed
Document patient communications accurately and appropriately
Answer telephones
Order supplies and perform inventory of supplies and equipment
Other duties as assigned

Refer to the department policy and procedure manual for procedure specific personal protective equipment requirements.

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Requirements:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or GED
Completion of formal training including either a B.A. or AAS in appropriate field.
Holds active certification
Ability to follow procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patients results.
Knowledge of medical terms preferred
Basic computer skills

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Maintains confidentiality
Service orientation: actively looks for ways to help people
Attention to detail
Determines work priorities
Requires repetitive use of microscope
Can stand and/or sit for long periods of time
Can lift/carry up to 50 lbs

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