Pathology Tech Student PD

TMH The Miriam Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a per diem clinical laboratory technician for The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI.

The role involves performing routine blood and urine cultures, preparing reagents, and running automated tests under supervision and with adherence to quality controls.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge obtained through an Associate’s degree in chemistry, biology, or a related area, or equivalent practical laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns throughout the care process.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and determines suitability of solutions and reagents, following standard laboratory formulas.
• Sets up and reads routine blood and urine cultures to detect pathogenic bacteria and determine organism susceptibility to various antibiotics.
• Performs routine clinical and microscopic tests on urine, stool, and other specimens.
• Sets up instruments by re-supplying reagents, calibrates equipment, and runs specimens on a variety of automated systems.
• 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 authorized individuals.
• Reviews test results to ensure accuracy and conformance with established quality control parameters.
• Prepares specimens for testing procedures, including cutting, sectioning, staining, and smearing.
• Labels and logs all specimens processed.
• Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, and workbenches.
• Performs other related duties as required

Skills

Basic lab skills

Patient care awareness

Education

Associate’s degree in chemistry/biology or related field

Job description

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Pathology Manager or Technologists—who are available to handle or advise on unusual situations—and in accordance with specific and detailed instructions or procedures, conducts clinical laboratory tests. Work is differentiated from that of a technologist in the areas of independent judgment, complexity of tests, and responsibility. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully 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 describe how we work together and how we get things done. These include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus Collaborate Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Prepares and determines suitability of solutions and reagents, following standard laboratory formulas
• Sets up and reads routine blood and urine cultures to detect pathogenic bacteria and determine organism susceptibility to various antibiotics
• Performs routine clinical and microscopic tests on urine, stool, and other specimens
• Sets up instruments by re-supplying reagents, calibrates equipment, and runs specimens on a variety of automated systems
• 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 authorized individuals
• Reviews test results to ensure accuracy and conformance with established quality control parameters
• Prepares specimens for testing procedures, including cutting, sectioning, staining, and smearing
• Labels and logs all specimens processed
• Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, and workbenches
• Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic Knowledge Requires knowledge generally obtained through an Associate’s degree in chemistry, biology, or a related area, or equivalent practical laboratory experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns throughout the care process
• Experience Six to twelve months of job-related experience required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Works in a laboratory environment with exposure to unpleasant odors, infectious materials, toxins, and other hazardous materials
• Physical ability to lift and carry laboratory equipment and materials
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment and instruments and perform assigned procedures and tests accurately
• Physical and visual dexterity required to conduct and interpret tests
• Ability to stand and work at laboratory benches for extended periods

Pay Range

$18.00-$25.82

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type

Per Diem, Weekends and some evenings

Work Shift

Evening

Daily Hours

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required

No

About Brown University Health

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi‑specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well‑being of our employees and their families.

Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.