What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician/EIA Technician position at Ethos Holding Corp?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : JOB OVERVIEW
The EIA Technician is responsible for the use and maintenance of the enzyme immunoassay (EIA) instruments including calibrations, quality controls, patient specimens, data analysis, and documentation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepare and run daily Calibrations, Pre-QCs, and Post-QCs
- Interpret data from Calibrations, Pre-QCs, and Post-QCs to ensure that appropriate values are produced. Recalibrate and rerun QCs as needed
- Prepare urine specimens for processing using established standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Accurately aliquot specimens into labeled test tubes using single-channel, variable-volume pipettes
- Analyze data from specimens to ensure complete testing and to identify specimens needing reruns
- Flag specimens that do not meet specimen validity requirements
- Enter data into the laboratory information system (LIS)
- Properly centrifuge test tubes as needed for reruns
- Learn the purpose and theory of each component of enzyme immunoassay testing
- Perform required daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance following the established maintenance schedule
- Recognize and help troubleshoot issues with the enzyme immunoassay instruments
- Refill on-board reagents as needed
- Receive and put away ordered supplies
- Maintain inventory for all EIA supplies including (but not limited to) receipt and filing of ordered supplies; dispose of packaging
- Document new and opened reagents, calibrators, and quality controls
- Document prepared solutions appropriately
- Print and file daily printouts for Calibrations, Pre-QCs, and Post-QCs, making appropriate notations
- Document daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance performed
- Document EIA temperatures for refrigerated compartments and the incubation chamber
- Dispose of specimens that have reached their retention date
- Clean and put away laboratory glassware and other items as needed
- Wipe down all work surfaces daily using an appropriate cleaner
- Change temperature recording charts on refrigerator and freezer weekly and monthly as required
- Document room temperature and humidity levels as well as gas levels
- Refill supplies in bins on work stations
- Receive and put away incoming supplies; dispose of packaging
- Clean storage bins and carts as needed
- Ensure AMR and Instrument Comparability reports are completed accordingly
- Contact support personnel timely and effectively when issues outside of the laboratory correction arise
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements :
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
DIRECT REPORTS