Path Tech Student

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 29,742 - 30,486; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Providence, Rhode Island is seeking a laboratory technician for Per Diem work. The role includes performing clinical tests, setting up equipment, and maintaining laboratory standards. Candidates should possess an Associate's Degree in a relevant field, with 9-12 months of related experience. The position requires physical dexterity, accuracy in test interpretation, and upholding quality control measures. Join a collaborative environment dedicated to patient care and excellence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in chemistry or biology through degree or practical experience.
• Ability to conduct and interpret laboratory tests accurately.
• Physical dexterity for conducting tests in a lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares solutions and reagents for laboratory tests.
• Sets up and reads blood and urine cultures.
• Performs clinical and microscopic tests on specimens.
• Maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment.
• Draws and transports patient blood samples.
• Logs and reports test results accurately.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Equipment operation

Patient care

Quality control

Education

Associate's Degree in chemistry, biology or related area

Job description

Overview

Summary: Works under general supervision with technologists and/or Pathology Supervisors, who are available to handle or advise on unusual situations, conducting clinical laboratory tests which are of moderate complexity and require some professional training. Work is differentiated from that of a Technologist in the areas of independent judgement, complexity of tests and responsibility. Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization\'s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and determines suitability of solutions and reagents, following standard laboratory formulas.
• Sets up and reads routine blood and urine cultures in order to detect pathogenic bacteria and determine the susceptibility of organisms to various antibodies.
• Performs routine clinical and microscopic tests on urine and stool and other specimens.
• Sets up instruments by re-supplying reagents, calibrates equipment and runs specimens to be tested on a variety of automated equipment.
• Draws patient blood samples following established procedures, and transports specimens to the laboratory for testing.
• Notes and logs specimens received and maintains detailed records of all tests performed. Reports test results to those authorized to receive them.
• Reviews test results and determines their accuracy and conformance with established quality control parameters.
• Prepares specimens for testing procedures, cutting section, staining, smearing, etc.
• Labels and logs all specimens processed.
• Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, workbenches, and so forth.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic Knowledge: Work requires a level of knowledge generally obtained through an Associate\'s Degree in chemistry, biology or related area, or by equivalent practical experience in a laboratory environment.
• The ability to operate equipment and instruments, to perform all procedures and tests within an assigned laboratory section and to interpret them for accuracy.
• The physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret tests.
• The physical ability to stand and work at the laboratory benches.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
• Experience: 9 to twelve months of on the job related experience is required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Exposed to odors, infectious materials, toxins and other hazardous substances. Visual strain when performing microscopic work. Required to stand, lift, and carry supplies, etc.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Pay Range

$21.59-$22.13

Location

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Variable

Driving Required

No

Union

International Brotherhood Teamsters