Lab Tech

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, CLS/MLT designee, the Laboratory Technician is responsible for assisting the CLS with processing and loading automated tests, running controls, calibrations, and instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.

Licensure and Certification:

•  Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT1) preferred

Education:

•  Associates or bachelors degree in an allied health discipline preferred

Experience:

•  1-2 years previous experience preferred
•  Previous on the job experience in a lab setting and phlebotomy experience preferred
•  Previous experience with lab specimen processing and micro set ups highly desirable. Chemistry &/or hematology automated instrumentation/lab equipment experience highly desirable.

Knowledge and Skills:

•  Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing with the ability to follow written & verbal instructions without constant supervision.
•  Ability to work flexible hours.
•  Ability to work well in a team
•  Strong organizational skills
•  Critical thinking skills
•  Problem solving skills
• Basic computer skills

Physical Demands - Clerical/Administrative Non-Patient Care:

• Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.
• Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
• Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.
• Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
• Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.