Description
A Brief Overview
Position is M-F with call coverage on weekends and holidays (12 hour call shifts, 2-4 shifts per month)
Follows laboratory policies and procedures to perform high and moderate complexity testing. Performs pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory support functions. Demonstrates clear communication with team members to optimize laboratory operations
What You Will Do
- Accurately and efficiently performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes for laboratory testing
- Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment according to manufacturers instructions
- Performs and evaluates all required quality control assessments as described in departmental policies and procedures prior to reporting patient results.
- Evaluates results of laboratory tests according to laboratory protocols to ensure quality patient care.
- Documents all laboratory activities according to policies and procedures
- Maintains and demonstrates competency assessment in assigned area
- Takes responsibility for self-development
- Completes all assigned mandatory assignments within allowed timelines
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.Qualifications Education
Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; Requirement specific in CLIA '88 to perform high complexity testing. (Required) orBachelor's Degree in other field (Required) andAssociate's Degree in clinical laboratory science and certification by ASCP or equivalent are also acceptable (Required)Work Experience
less than 1 year Entry level (Required)Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to keep organizedDisplays initiative to perform job dutiesAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to multi-taskInitiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, co-workers.Effective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively within role independently and with other team membersKnowledge of standard laboratory policies and procedures, safety practices, and laboratory equipment and instrumentation.Physical Demands
Standing OccasionallyWalking OccasionallySitting ConstantlyLifting Rarely up to 20 lbsCarrying Rarely up to 20 lbsPushing Rarely up to 20 lbsPulling Rarely up to 20 lbsClimbing Rarely up to 20 lbsBalancing RarelyStooping RarelyKneeling RarelyCrouching RarelyCrawling RarelyReaching RarelyHandling OccasionallyGrasping OccasionallyFeeling RarelyTalking ConstantlyHearing ConstantlyRepetitive Motions FrequentlyEye / Hand / Foot Coordination FrequentlyTravel Requirements