Laboratory Technician I — Night Shift (In Training)

ARUP Laboratories; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ARUP Laboratories in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Technician I in training to support laboratory services. Duties include data handling, specimen processing, and performance of select tests along with documentation and quality control.

Some college biology courses are preferred, and the role starts with on-the-job training. Primary responsibilities include specimen handling, communication, and participation in department procedures, with salary reflecting shift differentials for nights or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or better.
• Some college level courses in biology or related life sciences
• Laboratory experience

Responsibilities

• Understands appropriate specimen collection, handling, and transport per departmental procedures.
• Processes, triages, routes, and stores specimens according to established departmental procedures.
• Evaluates specimens for acceptability and follows the appropriate procedures for specimens that do not meet acceptance criteria.
• Prepares, organizes, and reviews specimens for run set up according to departmental procedures. Ensures accurate sample order and patient identification.
• Prepares reagents according to laboratory requirements as allowed by regulatory guidelines.
• Performs selected tests as allowed by regulatory guidelines.
• Performs and documents quality control and assists with equipment maintenance within predetermined parameters. Does not calibrate instrumentation.
• As applicable, transcribes or transmits results previously validated by a Technologist.
• Answers telephone calls in a timely and courteous manner, and provides verified test results available in the LIS to authenticated individuals.
• Is proficient in the use of laboratory computer applications/programs.
• Documents cleaning and maintenance of work area and equipment as required.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and documents all required information. Notifies the appropriate supervisor or designated individual, as needed.
• Attends laboratory meetings and in-services as required.
• Remains informed of all relevant process and procedure changes.
• Is productive in all areas for which competency has been achieved.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

ARUP Laboratories in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Technician I in training to support laboratory services. Duties include data handling, specimen processing, and performance of select tests along with documentation and quality control.

Some college biology courses are preferred, and the role starts with on-the-job training. Primary responsibilities include specimen handling, communication, and participation in department procedures, with salary reflecting shift differentials for nights or