Laboratory Technician - Westerville Lab
US-OH-Westerville
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Req #: 49221
Type: Contingent
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Overview: The Clinical Lab Technician is responsible for accurate and timely processing, testing, and resulting. Additional duties include completing tasks, preventive maintenance, quality control, and customer service. Schedule: Contingent, as needed Location: Westerville CTH/UC 433 N Cleveland Ave Westerville, Ohio 43082 United States Responsibilities: * Performs routine and complex technical procedures and functions in the laboratory information system in an adequate and timely manner; may include phlebotomy, specimen collection, processing, reporting, and storage. Performs preventive maintenance, supply upkeep, and quality control with appropriate documentation, coordination, and communication. * Demonstrates knowledge of and upholds applicable laws and regulations related to position. Maintains knowledge of techniques, procedures, and protocols, lab-wide and within lab section. Reviews and acknowledges procedures as required. * Delivers service excellence and quality patient care through adjusting communication styles to adapt to various cultural differences, addressing client concerns by researching problems and identifying resolutions, using basic troubleshooting skills, and efficiently handling interruptions and functions with changing environments or circumstances. * Maintains a safe environment. Wears appropriate personal protective equipment as designated by lab area. Reports spills and hazardous situations immediately and acts appropriately. Follows established guidelines for disclosure of patient information. * Assists in process development/improvement within the department including participating in quality assurance, continuing education programs, and department meetings. Qualifications: Education Requirement: * Associate's degree in medical laboratory technology; or a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited institution. * Certifications: American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, preferred. Skills: * Organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and computer skills. * Demonstrates discipline-specific technical skills * Maintain and foster interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers. * Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and independently promoting a team environment. OCCASIONALLY: 1-33% OF THE TIME (0.5 TO 2.5 HOURS) * Bend/twistSquat/kneelClimb stairs/ladder * Reaching above shoulder * Lifting/carrying up to 30 lbs. * Pushing and pulling up to 30 lbs. * Exposed to fumes/gases/vapors * Exposed to loud noises FREQUENTLY: 34-66% OF THE TIME (2.6 TO 5.0 HOURS) * Walking * Chemicals/Medications * Working with machinery CONTINUOUSLY: 67-100% OF THE TIME (5.1 TO 12 HOURS OR GREATER) * Standing * Sitting * Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning * Repetitive hand/arm usage * Computer skills * Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs. * Audible speech * Hearing acuity Depth perception * Color vision * Peripheral visionSeeing- far/nearProblem solving skills * Decision making skills * Interpreting data skills * Exposed to blood and/or bodily fluidsExposed to communicable diseases and/or pathogens * Exposed to biohazard waste The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
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