Clinical Laboratory Technician-PRN

The Christ Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital is seeking a laboratory technician to perform waived and moderately complex testing under CLIA guidelines. You will assist technologists, prepare specimens, and help maintain instrument performance and quality control.

Responsibilities include sample transport, troubleshooting instrument issues, and managing supply orders to prevent shortages. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and collaboration in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0 years of experience.
• Prior experience is preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: None

Responsibilities

• Perform waived and moderately complex lab testing as defined by CLIA.
• Operate, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment within training scope.
• Provide support to technologists and prepare/transport specimens.
• Manage department supply ordering and inventory to prevent shortages.
• Enter orders and coordinate with vendors for quotes and shipping.

Skills

Good judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

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 products

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.

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