Lab Technologist I

Pay range: 19-21/hr
*depending on experience

Job Purpose:

Performs clinical laboratory tests, procedures and analysis to provide data for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease in newborns.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares specimens for analysis and organizes tests to be performed.
• Performs clinical testing according to standard operating procedures, related to specimen handling, processing, and test analyses.
• Accesses and handles protected health information (PHI) according to laboratory policies and procedures and in a manner consistent with federal regulations.
• Prepares and properly labels reagents required for laboratory testing
• Conducts analysis of dried blood spots to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
• Reviews test results, maintains legible work records, and enters findings into the laboratory information systems.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on instruments and equipment’s according to established schedule and procedure
• Verifies proper instrument function by checking and calibrating lab instruments and documents data.
• Records on instrument log any repairs, replacement and maintenance performed on laboratory instruments.
• Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
• Participates, as requested, in the training of new employees.
• Abides by laboratory safety policies and procedures.
• Pays careful attention to detail during all laboratory tasks.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• The list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be substituted as necessary.

Skills:

• Clinical and research lab environment; exposure to blood borne pathogens; must wear protective lab gear including lab coat, gloves and completely closed footwear.
• Employee may be requested to work shifts other than daylight depending on the needs of the laboratory. Weekend rotation may be required.
• Travel is not required.
• Ensure safety, security, and the environment in all aspect of the daily activities, and any potential safety hazards are addressed and corrected immediately.
• Understand ergonomic relationship between people, equipment and working environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a physical science such as chemistry, biology, molecular biology or medical technology. Additionally, a transcript will need to be submitted to the client during the onboarding process.
• An up-to-date Hepatitis B vaccination is required to work in the lab.