Clinical Laboratory Technician — Pathology & Lab Medicine

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs in Aurora, CO is seeking a Medical Technician in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. This is not a virtual position; you must live within a commutable distance of the duty location or be willing to relocate.

The Medical Technician will perform routine and specialized chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, and serology testing, maintain equipment and safety, and support patient care by accurately processing specimens and reporting

Responsibilities

• Using microscopes, centrifuges, incubators, balances, and instruments to perform laboratory tests and analyze body fluids and other substances to determine the presence or absence of disease or other abnormal conditions
• Receiving, collecting, sorting, recording, storing and/or shipping clinical laboratory specimens so that appropriate testing/diagnostic procedures can be performed
• Obtaining additional data or information from healthcare providers as needed
• Maintaining the laboratory and equipment in a clean and safe condition
• Calibrating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation and equipment
• Monitoring specimens, equipment, and laboratory for acceptability
• Ensuring that sufficient supply of reagents, standards, and controls, are available at all times; preparing reagents, controls, etc.
• Recommending changes in procedure to improve efficiency, accurately, and safety
• Establishing inventory and equipment maintenance requirements and maintaining appropriate inventories and maintenance schedules
• Assisting in training personnel and/or students in laboratory procedures and laboratory safety
• Functioning as a point of contact for implementation of safety regulations and safe working conditions and is accountable to the supervisory to report conditions and progress on eliminating discrepancies
• Accepting/documenting incoming patient specimens using the designated computer system; Processing specimens and selecting appropriate procedures based on knowledge of the type of specimens, patient information, and laboratory resources; Reporting all specimen problems according to established guidelines; Performing a variety of laboratory tests, both new and established that involve very fine distinctions in analytical methods; Entering test results into hospital computer system, verifying the accuracy, completeness, and validity; Evaluating the validity of data in relation to the test system and assay procedures; Correlating and integrating information and performing additional testing to confirm abnormal results as per policies and procedures; Participating in quality assurance activities; Performing related duties as required.

Job description

Department of Veterans Affairs in Aurora, CO is seeking a Medical Technician in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. This is not a virtual position; you must live within a commutable distance of the duty location or be willing to relocate.

The Medical Technician will perform routine and specialized chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, and serology testing, maintain equipment and safety, and support patient care by accurately processing specimens and reporting