Lab Tech III (Monday-Thursday 2 PM-Midnight)

Job Description

Lab Tech III (Swing Shift)

Responsibilities

• Complying with the laboratory’s technical, administrative and safety policies and procedures.
• Participating in the laboratory’s quality assurance plan, adhering to quality control and preventive maintenance policies and appropriately documenting these activities.
• Following the laboratory’s policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable limits and documenting the problem and any corrective action.
• Troubleshooting and identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and / or reporting of test results by initiating corrective action and using the defined electronic system to make the required management notification.
• Performing proficiency testing in the same manner as routine samples.
• Actively participating in successful and timely completion of training and competency assessment as outlined in the laboratory and departmental training programs.
• Where competency has not been approved by supervision, will work under the direct supervision of an employee competent on the task.
• Participating in continuing education according to accepted laboratory standards.
• Participates in departmental and cross-functional teams to resolve problems or implement projects.
• Serves as a trainer or mentor on technical processes within the group.

Qualifications

• Meets minimum regulatory education requirements : Doctorate (Ph.D., M.D. or D.O.) in medicine, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science, or, Master’s degree in clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science, or, Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory / medical technology science, or
• Meets minimum internal education and experience requirements Master’s degree as described above with 6 months clinical lab experience, or Bachelor’s degree as described above with 3 years of lab experience including at least six months clinical lab experience.

Physical & Lifting Requirements

• Lifting Requirements - medium work or exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force consistently.
• Physical Requirements - stationary positioning, moving, operating, ascending / descending, communicating, observing, reaching and repetitive motion.
• Use of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential job functions.
• Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions - exposure to fumes, dust, extreme temperatures, wet and / or humid, noise, vibration, mists or gases, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards and radiant energy hazards.

OSHA Category I - duties performed routinely requires exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.