Hospital Lab Technician I, Per Diem - Microbio Lab - 136912

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the supervisor, incumbent performs technical tasks associated with the area to which he / she is assigned in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures. Specific duties in the Microbiology Laboratory will include receipt and processing of clinical specimens submitted for microbiological and molecular diagnostic testing.

Tasks will include receiving specimens from couriers, accessioning specimens in the laboratory information system, processing specimens for culture, inoculation of culture media and smears for microscopic examination, and preparing aliquots for further testing. Additional duties may include supply / inventory management, lab related clerical support, communications with laboratory customers, and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or two (2) years of college courses in the natural sciences plus two (2) years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

A minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a clinical laboratory setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree, or combination of course work and relevant work experience.
• Windows-based computer skills.
• Experience handling and processing blood specimens (centrifugation, pipetting of serum and / or plasma, or operating automated specimen processing instruments).
• Experience working with electronic laboratory information systems (LIS).
• Experience with electronic medical records systems.
• Experience with processing non-blood specimens (sputum, body fluids, culture swabs, etc.) for microbiology testing, including preparing smears and inoculating culture media.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range : $75,961 - $75,961 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent : $36.38 - $36.38

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).