Clinical Laboratory Technician-PRN

The Christ College; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ College is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform waived and moderately complex tests in a CLIA environment. You will follow established protocols, evaluate specimen acceptability, and report results under supervision.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining lab equipment, performing quality control, assisting technologists with specimen handling, and managing supply ordering and inventory. 0 years experience preferred; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0 years of experience (entry level).
• Prior experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived and moderately complex testing per CLIA.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and repair lab equipment.
• Perform quality control procedures and address issues.
• Provide support to technologists including specimen transport.
• Assist with thawing, pooling, importing, and issuing blood products.
• Process specimens, centrifugation and aliquoting as required.
• Manage supply ordering and inventory; coordinate with vendors.

Skills

Prior Experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Performs routine laboratory test procedures (waived and moderately complex) and support functions in the testing area. Assigned duties are limited by the experience the individual brings to the job and specific training protocols completed.

Responsibilities

Performs waived and moderately complex testing as defined by CLIA. Performs and reports testing according to established protocols, including evaluation of specimen acceptability. Handles problems appropriately and exhibits good judgment. Operates, maintains, and repairs clinical laboratory equipment within the scope of training including routine preventive maintenance, calibrations, and safety checks. Keeps appropriate persons informed of instrument problems and resolutions.

Performs and records all quality control procedures. Evaluates the results of quality control and implements corrective action within scope of training. Recognizes instrument and equipment malfunctions. Keeps appropriate persons informed of problems and issues.

Provides support functions to technologists including the delivery of samples to the work area, loading of samples onto instruments and filing samples in the sample archiving system;

Also, may assist with thawing, pooling, importing, and issuing of blood product

Competently accessions, triages and processes specimens in preparation for testing and transit. Follows established guidelines for centrifugation and aliquoting of samples. Uses computer programs to track specimen transport and minimize lost specimens.

Manage and maintain departmental supply ordering and inventory processes to prevent shortages and overstocking. Enters orders using the appropriate IT system and works with vendors to obtain quotes and track shipping. Assists with the unpacking and storage of laboratory supplies upon receipt in the laboratory.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED required;

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 0

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Prior experience is preferred.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

None