Clinical Laboratory Specimen Technician

Baptist

Memphis (TN)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Baptist is seeking a lab support professional in Memphis to dispatch and transport blood specimens and assist the laboratory staff with clerical and technical tasks related to diagnostic testing. May perform CLIA waived testing and routine lab duties under supervision.

The role includes ensuring proper specimen handling, data recording, and adherence to accreditation standards to uphold quality patient care.

Qualifications

Certification/Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological or equivalent years of experience and education.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all specimen collection and preservation requirements, media requirements and storage.
Demonstrates proficiency in receiving specimens in the lab.
Follow accreditation standards, regulatory agency requirements and institutional policies.
Accurate and complete patient identification requirements, using at least three (3) unique patient identifiers.
Demonstrate proficiency in recording and retrieving laboratory data.
Timely distribution of samples.
Proficiency in specimen tracking.
Proficiency in reference lab specimen requirements, receiving and processing.
Proficiency in loading and unloading of blood culture bottles and performing CLIA waived tests.
Assists customers, including answering phones and responding to customer inquiries
Cleans and maintains laboratory supplies and work area
Assists with training and educating new employees and students
Completes assigned goals.