Laboratory Technician-Woodward/Microbiology

Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday 0500-1530 with weekends, 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

Following established laboratory policies and procedure:

• 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 and informs lab scientist or supervisor as appropriate. Report results as directed.
• Identifies and resolves technical specimen problems.
• Performs equipment maintenance and function checks. Performs calibration, linearity studies, and correlation and precision studies as directed and as required by location.
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly QC activities. Performs QC procedures according to protocol and maintains current quality control documentation.
• As appropriate to the department, performs all the functions of a clinical lab assistant.
• Orders and maintains supplies and inventory.
• As requested, assist in training new employees and students.
  
  

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Minimum Education

• H.S. diploma or equivalent.
  
  

Minimum Experience

Must meet one of the following criteria:

• Four (4) years’ experience 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.

IN 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.
• Good analytical skills.
• Proficient P.C. 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. Good driving record. Must be insurable by lab insurance carrier if required by location.