ARUP Laboratories
Primary Purpose
Provides services of both a technical and non‑technical nature in the laboratory service areas. Performs routine and complex laboratory tests in an assigned department of the clinical laboratory to provide physicians with rapid and accurate laboratory test results. Works under the direction of specialist, lead, and/or supervisor.
Schedule 7‑On/7‑Off A week, 8:00 PM – 6:30 AM
Training Schedule Monday – Friday (40 hours/week). Dayshift for approximately 3 months.
Department Transfusion Services – 441
About ARUP ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life.
Essential Functions
Performs waived, moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes without direct supervision for which they are qualified, trained, and demonstrate competency according to established lab SOPs.
Operates, calibrates and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment.
Performs quality control procedures, maintains QC records and documentation necessary to meet accrediting agencies.
Follows appropriate specimen collection, handling, transport, and recording procedures.
Processes data, verifies accuracy, and enters data in the laboratory information system, along with appropriate explanatory or interpretive information in a timely manner.
Monitors QC and assists in data collection for Quality Assurance indicators, as assigned.
Performs internal and external proficiency testing.
Meets output measures as defined by individual group policy. Assists with workload in any section where competency has been verified and is current.
Recognizes critical patient results and follows the defined process for reporting them.
Recognizes unexpected results, errors, and problems with patient tests and escalates as required.
Understands theory of laboratory procedures and evaluates all potential causes of unexpected test results.
Correlates clinical and laboratory data with pathologic states to determine result validity.
Evaluates exceptions to established criteria and special circumstances related to specimen collection and integrity to determine impact on testing.
Recognizes appropriate and inappropriate selection of basic and complex lab tests.
Prioritizes order of testing and coordinates general work flow in assigned area.
Resolves and documents resolution of all QC results which fail lab criteria and institutes corrective action.
Integrates and relates lab data to investigate possible discrepancies and contributes to the resolution.
Trains new and current employees on procedures and policies.
Provides technical information and/or instruction to clients, new employees, medical students, residents, peers, physicians, and the public as requested and where appropriate.
Maintains adequate inventory of reagents and supplies.
Directs workflow activities and reviews daily data reports as assigned.
Performs assessment of peers performing testing as a qualified observer after two years of experience not including NY testing.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical and Other Requirements
Stooping, bending, reaching, mobility, communication, PPE, ARUP policies and procedures compliance, sedentary work, fine motor control, vision, color vision, continued education.
Education Qualifications Applicants must possess relevant education and credentials as specified below. Provide transcripts, degrees, and certificates. Application accepted for candidates within one semester or quarter of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology and having completed the clinical rotation. Minimum pay rate $25.41/hr with 6 months to obtain certification.
Qualifications
Education Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related field.
Experience MLS (ASCP), MT (ASCP), MT (AAB) or MLS (AMT), or applicable categorical ASCP or AAB certification (e.g., C (ASCP), M (ASCP), MB (ASCP)).
Licenses & Certifications Applicable ASCP or AAB required.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Schedule 7‑On/7‑Off A week, 8:00 PM – 6:30 AM
Training Schedule Monday – Friday (40 hours/week). Dayshift for approximately 3 months.
Department Transfusion Services – 441
About ARUP ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life.
Essential Functions
Performs waived, moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes without direct supervision for which they are qualified, trained, and demonstrate competency according to established lab SOPs.
Operates, calibrates and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment.
Performs quality control procedures, maintains QC records and documentation necessary to meet accrediting agencies.
Follows appropriate specimen collection, handling, transport, and recording procedures.
Processes data, verifies accuracy, and enters data in the laboratory information system, along with appropriate explanatory or interpretive information in a timely manner.
Monitors QC and assists in data collection for Quality Assurance indicators, as assigned.
Performs internal and external proficiency testing.
Meets output measures as defined by individual group policy. Assists with workload in any section where competency has been verified and is current.
Recognizes critical patient results and follows the defined process for reporting them.
Recognizes unexpected results, errors, and problems with patient tests and escalates as required.
Understands theory of laboratory procedures and evaluates all potential causes of unexpected test results.
Correlates clinical and laboratory data with pathologic states to determine result validity.
Evaluates exceptions to established criteria and special circumstances related to specimen collection and integrity to determine impact on testing.
Recognizes appropriate and inappropriate selection of basic and complex lab tests.
Prioritizes order of testing and coordinates general work flow in assigned area.
Resolves and documents resolution of all QC results which fail lab criteria and institutes corrective action.
Integrates and relates lab data to investigate possible discrepancies and contributes to the resolution.
Trains new and current employees on procedures and policies.
Provides technical information and/or instruction to clients, new employees, medical students, residents, peers, physicians, and the public as requested and where appropriate.
Maintains adequate inventory of reagents and supplies.
Directs workflow activities and reviews daily data reports as assigned.
Performs assessment of peers performing testing as a qualified observer after two years of experience not including NY testing.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical and Other Requirements
Stooping, bending, reaching, mobility, communication, PPE, ARUP policies and procedures compliance, sedentary work, fine motor control, vision, color vision, continued education.
Education Qualifications Applicants must possess relevant education and credentials as specified below. Provide transcripts, degrees, and certificates. Application accepted for candidates within one semester or quarter of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology and having completed the clinical rotation. Minimum pay rate $25.41/hr with 6 months to obtain certification.
Qualifications
Education Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related field.
Experience MLS (ASCP), MT (ASCP), MT (AAB) or MLS (AMT), or applicable categorical ASCP or AAB certification (e.g., C (ASCP), M (ASCP), MB (ASCP)).
Licenses & Certifications Applicable ASCP or AAB required.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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