What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Technician I - Specimen Processing position at University of Illinois Hospital, Pathology Laboratories?
Job Summary
Under supervision performs a variety of duties and responsibilities associated with basic laboratory support functions, such as specimen processing according to policy and procedure, filing, answering telephones, result retrieval, customer service, faxing reports, order entry, log in specimens, printing reports, specimen distribution, centrifugations of specimens, operate and troubleshoot computer terminals, printers, fax and copiers, limited preventive maintenance. Troubleshoot and problem solve order errors, mislabeled specimen, missed test, add-on’s and other specimen processing errors. Keep work area clean and organized. Wear PPE equipment at all times. Be professional and courteous when interacting with internal and external customers and clients at all times. Perform other duties as assigned
Essential Responsibilities
Receive a wide variety of patient specimens arriving at the laboratory for testing. Following established guidelines, decide whether specimen type and quality is suitable. Notify physician if unacceptable.
Perform computer procedures for test requesting, canceling or crediting tests ordered. Verify billing information. Prioritize and organize work.
Perform required procedures to process specimens: centrifuges, aliquots, etc. Distribute samples appropriately; maintain specimen storage.
Answer phones for inquiries of results. Recall data via LIS and report by phone. Trace results not yet posted. Call STAT/critical results to clinics and units according to policy and procedure.
Use the laboratory computer for all functions related to testing of patient specimens: run patient and lab reports and perform other computer functions i.e. backups.
Verify and perform proper follow up for neonatal screens.
Perform routine maintenance procedures and function checks on laboratory centrifuges using established procedures.
Maintain the laboratory work area so that it is organized, neat and uncluttered.
Refer all problems to supervisor. Seek and obtain guidance from supervisor regarding questionable test results.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $32