Lab Technician

Job Summary:

• - Perform and review various routine and complex clinical laboratory tests according to departmental policies and professional standards to include maintenance, calibration and quality control in a cost-effective manner.
• - Prepare test reports and notify appropriate healthcare professional of atypical/critical values with documentation.
• - Assist with clerk, phlebotomy, specimen processing and pathology assistant functions as needed.
• - Assume responsibility for complex problem-solving, exceptions handling, and student clinical training.
• - Collect/Process chain of custody urine drug screens and breathalyzer tests.
• - Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• - Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

Education:

Associate's degree in clinical laboratory sciences or equivalent with completion of clinical requirements. National certification required.

Experience:

Six months of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
Chemistry experience strongly preferred.
Microbiology experience strongly preferred.
Experience reviewing quality control (QC) data and interpreting Levy-Jennings charts strongly preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities:
Must have the ability to prioritize, multitask, remain calm under stress, and communicate effectively. Basic computer skills required.