Medical Laboratory Technician/ Scientist Parma

Davita Inc.; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a laboratory technician to perform a variety of laboratory tests and maintain quality control measures. You will have an integral role in ensuring quality patient care through accurate testing and effective communication within the team. This position offers opportunities for self-development and continuous learning in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard laboratory policies and procedures, safety practices, and equipment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes for laboratory testing.
• Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment.
• Documents all laboratory activities according to policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Knowledge of laboratory policies

Job description

Description
A Brief Overview

Follows laboratory policies and procedures to perform high and moderate complexity testing. Performs pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory support functions. Demonstrates clear communication with team members to optimize laboratory operations

What You Will Do

• Accurately and efficiently performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes for laboratory testing


• Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment according to manufacturer's instructions


• Performs and evaluates all required quality control assessments as described in departmental policies and procedures prior to reporting patient results.


• Evaluates results of laboratory tests according to laboratory protocols to ensure quality patient care.


• Documents all laboratory activities according to policies and procedures


• Maintains and demonstrates competency assessment in assigned area


• Takes responsibility for self-development


• Completes all assigned mandatory assignments within allowed timelines.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ability to keep organized


• Displays initiative to perform job duties


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to multi-task


• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, co-workers.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members


• Knowledge of standard laboratory policies and procedures, safety practices, and laboratory equipment and instrumentation.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Complies with all policies and standards.


• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.


• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.