Clinical Lab Technician

Clinical Lab Technician - Part-Time

Under the general supervision of the Directory of Laboratory Services, Clinical Lab Technician performs technical laboratory testing to facilitate optimum patient care in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and federal/state regulations, including FDA, CAP, COLA, OSHA and CLIA.

• Laboratory Duties
  • Performs and reports assigned analytical tests, including high complexity tests on biological specimens, in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with laboratory procedures.
  • Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/unusual results. Documents unacceptable specimens according to appropriate policy. Communicates specimen requirements to appropriate personnel.
  • Maintains quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure validity of results. Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results and takes appropriate action according to predetermined protocols. Performs quality control for all testing and meets established ranges before patient results are released.
  • Maintains a safe and efficient working environment in the laboratory by performing equipment checks, cleaning work area, and monitoring temperatures in accordance with regulatory agencies and laboratory policies.
  • Recognizes and troubleshoots malfunctions of advanced technological equipment, notifies the laboratory supervisor and initiates corrective action. Documents any corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
  • Enters test results into the Laboratory Information System.
  • Participates in Quality Assurance Review.
  • Performs phlebotomy duties as needed.
  • Bills accurately and in a timely manner for laboratory procedures.
  • Organizes and maintains general laboratory supplies. Requests laboratory supplies as necessary to ensure uninterrupted specimen collection and testing.
  • Transports STAT laboratory specimens to other local laboratory facilities, as needed.
• Other
  • Complies with all applicable safety and health regulations, policies and procedures. Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and body fluids, other potentially infectious material, chemical disinfectants, and other hazardous substances.
  • Performs all duties in a safe, responsible manner using required safety devices and personal protective equipment and following appropriate safety guidelines, including use of Universal Precautions, proper handwashing technique, and other work practice controls which minimize occupational exposure.
• Professional Communication
  • Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to all aspects of employment, including patient/family/significant other confidentiality.
  • Interacts with patients/family/significant others with a variety of developmental and sociocultural backgrounds.
  • Provides information to patients and family/significant others that reduces anxiety and conveys an attitude of acceptance, sensitivity and caring.
  • Maintains professional relationships and conveys relevant information to other members of the health care team.
    • Internal Contacts:
      Physicians, nursing staff, office staff, other laboratory staff, billing representatives, etc., and staff at other CCSCI facilities.
    • External Contacts:
      Other laboratories, distributors, manufacturers, vendors, contract maintenance personnel, couriers, hospitals, home health care, hospice, other physician offices, etc.
  • Relays information appropriately over telephones, facsimiles, pagers, and other communication devices, and follows-through as needed.
  • Communicates appropriate information to physicians and follows-through…