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Form of workHrs - 40 hrs
Additional Note - Backfill for vacancy- Miguel Nemenzo (currently a FT Temp) leaving
Shift - 10:45 pm - 7:15 am EST
Job Description: Basic Purpose:
Responsible for performing routine and non-routine activities pertaining to laboratory testing and the
reporting of results. Performs moderately difficult to complex tasks. Performs assigned analytical
testing procedures in an accurate, precise, and timely manner.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1 * Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses,
reporting and maintaining records of patient test result;
2 * Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same
manner as patient specimens;
3 * Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
4 * Review and release test results.
5 * Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective
guidelines.
6 * Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities,
instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed;
7 * Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not
within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
8 * Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results,
correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or
supervisor.
9 * Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's
established performance specifications.
10 * Follow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.
11 If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.
12 * Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
13 Maintain general appearance of the department.
14 Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable
opened dates.
15 * Review/train on new procedures.
16 * Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.
17 * Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the
safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
18 If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.
19 Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the
work performed by this position.
Additional Job Details: overnight shift (10:45 pm - 7:15 am), rotating weekends
