TriCore Reference Laboratories
Laboratory Technician-Woodward/Microbiology
TriCore Reference Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Laboratory Technician – Woodward/Microbiology (983)
Company:
TriCore Reference Laboratories
Schedule:
Sunday-Wednesday 0500-1530 with rotating holidays and other shifts as needed
Location/Dept.:
Woodward/Microbiology
Hourly/Salary:
Hourly
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, performs waived and moderate complexity laboratory testing, equipment maintenance and QC/QA procedures.
Essential Functions:
Performs waived and moderate complexity testing, demonstrating proficiency in operation of instrumentation.
Reviews results to see if they are within defined parameters. Notes abnormal and critical action results, informs lab scientist or supervisor as appropriate, and reports results as directed.
Identifies and resolves technical specimen problems.
Performs equipment maintenance and function checks, including calibration, linearity studies, and correlation and precision studies as directed.
Performs daily, weekly and monthly QC activities, maintaining current quality control documentation.
Performs all functions of a clinical lab assistant as appropriate to the department.
Orders and maintains supplies and inventory.
Assists in training new employees and students as requested.
Above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification; not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel classified as such.
Minimum Education:
H.S. diploma or equivalent
Minimum Experience:
Four (4) years’ experience asústr as a clinical lab assistant or equivalent, or
Completed the theory portion of MLT or MLS program and enrolled in clinical rotations, or
Four (4) years combined relevant experience and education with at least one (1) year of relevant experience.
Immunization Requirements:
Prove immunity to Hepatitis B or be immunized, or sign a waiver refusing hepatitis immunization. Provide documentation of a PPD test conducted not more than 90 days prior to date of hire or have a PPD test conducted.
For departments/locations with direct patient contact: prove immunity or be eligible to receive rubella, rubeola, and varicella immunization.
General Requirements:
Be on call as needed or required.
Be willing and able to float to different locations or sections if required by department.
Demonstrate effective telephone and verbal communication skills and professional judgment when dealing with clients, patients, and co-workers.
Demonstrate leadership abilities.
Have good analytical skills.
Proficient PC skills.
Work holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed or required.
Eligible to work in a health care facility as provided by the New Mexico Caregivers Criminal History Screening Act or other applicable law.
Valid driver’s license, goodshare record, and must be insurable by lab insurance carrier if required by location.
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care
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TriCore Reference Laboratories
Schedule:
Sunday-Wednesday 0500-1530 with rotating holidays and other shifts as needed
Location/Dept.:
Woodward/Microbiology
Hourly/Salary:
Hourly
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, performs waived and moderate complexity laboratory testing, equipment maintenance and QC/QA procedures.
Essential Functions:
Performs waived and moderate complexity testing, demonstrating proficiency in operation of instrumentation.
Reviews results to see if they are within defined parameters. Notes abnormal and critical action results, informs lab scientist or supervisor as appropriate, and reports results as directed.
Identifies and resolves technical specimen problems.
Performs equipment maintenance and function checks, including calibration, linearity studies, and correlation and precision studies as directed.
Performs daily, weekly and monthly QC activities, maintaining current quality control documentation.
Performs all functions of a clinical lab assistant as appropriate to the department.
Orders and maintains supplies and inventory.
Assists in training new employees and students as requested.
Above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification; not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel classified as such.
Minimum Education:
H.S. diploma or equivalent
Minimum Experience:
Four (4) years’ experience asústr as a clinical lab assistant or equivalent, or
Completed the theory portion of MLT or MLS program and enrolled in clinical rotations, or
Four (4) years combined relevant experience and education with at least one (1) year of relevant experience.
Immunization Requirements:
Prove immunity to Hepatitis B or be immunized, or sign a waiver refusing hepatitis immunization. Provide documentation of a PPD test conducted not more than 90 days prior to date of hire or have a PPD test conducted.
For departments/locations with direct patient contact: prove immunity or be eligible to receive rubella, rubeola, and varicella immunization.
General Requirements:
Be on call as needed or required.
Be willing and able to float to different locations or sections if required by department.
Demonstrate effective telephone and verbal communication skills and professional judgment when dealing with clients, patients, and co-workers.
Demonstrate leadership abilities.
Have good analytical skills.
Proficient PC skills.
Work holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed or required.
Eligible to work in a health care facility as provided by the New Mexico Caregivers Criminal History Screening Act or other applicable law.
Valid driver’s license, goodshare record, and must be insurable by lab insurance carrier if required by location.
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care
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