CLINICAL LAB TECH

  • Anaheim Regional Medical Center
  • Daly City, CA, US
  • 10mo ago
  • Full-time
  • On-site

Overview

The Clinical Laboratory Technician operates instruments under the supervision of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Follows established procedures for processing biological specimens for analysis. Performs clerical and phlebotomy functions as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Operates instruments under supervision of Clinical Laboratory Scientist: a. Operates instruments per SOP. b. Recognizes instrument malfunctions and notifies appropriate supervisory personnel when they occur.
  • Performs routine quality control procedures and documents results according to SOP. Recognizes out of control results and immediately notifies supervisory personnel.
  • Performs routine maintenance procedures and documents results according to SOP.
  • Performs inventory of reagents and supplies as required by the department.
  • Assists in putting away incoming supplies according to storage requirements.
  • Performs specimen handling and processing (sorting, matching, prioritizing, centrifuging, and aliquoting) and/or microbiology specimen processing, plating and AFB processing. Performs specimen send-out protocol according to SOP.
  • Prepares stains and reagents according to SOP.
  • Performs phlebotomy functions, including adult, pediatric and neonates according to SOP as required.
  • Performs and shares all the job responsibilities designated for the positions of Lab Assistant III, Lab Assistant II and Lab Assistant I as assigned.
  • Acts under the direction of Laboratory Director in other necessary activities if consistent with training, education and professional ethics.
  • Qualifications

    EDUCATION: 

    Two years of college preferred 

    EXPERIENCE: 

    Experience in operating laboratory instruments and specimen processing. 

    Knowledge of specimen send-outs and microbiology specimen processing (including AFB processing) 

    Five years clinical laboratory experience (including phlebotomy) 

    CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

    Phlebotomy certification from a California Department of Health Services. 

    OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

    Ability to perform all phlebotomy functions, including adult, pediatric and neonates. 

    Familiarity with medical terminology and basic typing skills.