CLINICAL LAB TECH

AHMC Healthcare

  • Daly City, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
OverviewThe 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.
QualificationsEDUCATION:Two years of college preferredEXPERIENCE: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) preferredCERTIFICATIONS/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.

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