Float Lab Technician

Pay: 27.55

PURPOSE OF JOB:

Receives and prepares samples for laboratory analysis and tests. Prepares samples, sets up instruments, runs tests and reads, interprets and releases results. May perform a variety of client service activities for internal and external stakeholders.

Shift: 8am-6pm Mon-Friday (will be Sunday travel sometimes to be there Monday morning)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be proficient in at least three clinical areas including Hematology Tech IV (specific job descriptions relevant to the position will be provided).
• Process samples and prepare samples for send out.
• Perform all required quality control per QA guidelines.
• Train on all areas to include Processing, Chemistry, Hematology, UA and Coag according to all SOP’s.
• Oversee the entering and releasing of results.
• Responsible for the performance of tests such as Chemistry –Olympus, T4-Olympus, CBC-Advia, Progesterone, PT, PTT, Platelet count, Reticulocytes and UA.
• Participate in all departmental training programs.
• Reconcile pending list.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards of the organization. Every employee has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards.

TESTS PERFORMED:

• Chemistry:
  • General Chemistry Panels, Urine Chemistry Panels, CSF, T4, Bile Acids, Phe Nobarb, Fructosamine, Progesterone, Cortisol
• Hematology:
  • PT, PTT, CBC, Manual Differentials, Reticulocyte, CSF-Counts, Avian CBC

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or MLT Degree in related field with a minimum of 1 year clinical laboratory experience in Hematology
• Qualify as a Hematology Tech IV

• Qualify as a Tech II in Chemistry, Parasitology and Serology

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Laboratory skills and experience
• General science background
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill
• Personal computer skills, strong typing ability, and knowledge of Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Extensive sitting, phone, and computer use
• Capable of standing continuously for up to 2 hours
• Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch
• May be required to lift, move, and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Heavy microscopic work
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing ability to effectively communicate via the telephone and in person
• Ability to communicate verbally on the phone and in person
• Fluency in the English language
• Extended hours may be needed including both AM and PM shifts
• Ability to travel nationally

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Laboratory environment with potential biohazards present
• Use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards
• A complete list of such chemicals is available from lab management

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