Under general direction of licensed personnel, the Laboratory Technician I works cooperatively with all team members to perform tasks related to pre-analytical functions of laboratory testing and other tasks required to maintain the lab section.
Core Competencies
- Prioritizes and coordinates work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
- Accessions all specimens received and verifies that all specimens are properly identified and labeled according to departmental procedure and timeframes.
- Labels, separates and otherwise prepares specimens.
- Prepares samples for designated analyzers according to procedure.
- Distributes specimens to appropriate work area in a timely manner.
- Loads samples on designated analyzers according to procedure.
- Disposes of samples according to department specimen retention policy.
- Practices sterile and aseptic technique and prevents cross contamination.
- Performs clerical and computer-related documentation accurately.
- Labels incoming reagents with received/expiration date and stores appropriately.
- Records temperatures according to procedure as directed.
- Answers telephone calls in a timely manner; routes calls, ascertains needs, and takes accurate messages as is appropriate.
- Assists with the training of new department staff members in accordance with the departmental training process, including documentation process.
- Demonstrates an active problem solving attitude & positive approach to all aspects of job
- Uses the appropriate hand off communication techniques (SBAR) when appropriate.
- Maintains safe work area by observing all safety procedures and reporting any unsafe conditions or practices to the appropriate personnel.
- Participates in hospital performance improvement activities (kaizens, lean initiatives) when appropriate.
Department Specific Competencies
Education
DegreeProgramHigh School Diploma/GED or Higher EducationN/A
Additional InformationExperience
Number of Years ExperienceType of ExperienceN/A
Additional InformationN/A
License / Certification Requirements
High School Diploma/GED or Higher EducationGeneral Studies
Compensation Range
$20.35 - $29.32 / Hour
