Clinical Laboratory Technician – Routine & Diagnostic Testing

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence seeks a laboratory technician to perform routine and moderately complex tests across laboratory sections. You'll receive and process specimens, ensure proper patient information is recorded, and verify results with strict quality control.

Responsibilities include calibrating equipment, preparing reagents, reading cultures, and maintaining safety practices.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or closely related field per CLIA standards.
• Twelve months of clinical laboratory experience; internship may substitute for experience.
• National certification by ASCP or eligibility in listed categories or CLIA-qualified equivalent; ability to operate equipment and interpret results.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and moderately complex laboratory tests using established methods.
• Record and verify patient information on specimens and test requisitions.
• Calibrate equipment and run controls to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Prepare specimens and reagents, maintain aseptic procedures, and document results.
• Assist in instruction of students and residents in assigned sections.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in lab science

Job description

Brown University Health at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence seeks a laboratory technician to perform routine and moderately complex tests across laboratory sections. You'll receive and process specimens, ensure proper patient information is recorded, and verify results with strict quality control.

Responsibilities include calibrating equipment, preparing reagents, reading cultures, and maintaining safety practices.