This position is responsible for providing services of both a technical and non-technical nature in the laboratory service areas
Works with considerable independence to perform routine and complex laboratory tests in all assigned departments of the clinical laboratory to provide physicians with rapid and accurate laboratory test results
Follows established procedures to perform all lab tests (including all levels of complexity as defined by CLIA) to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
Employee will be cross-trained and competent to perform in multiple areas / disciplines of the lab
Employee seeks out areas that need assistance when the volume of testing in their assigned area is minimal or tasks are completed
Assesses acceptability of specimens for analysis and maintains integrity of the specimens throughout the entire testing process
Performs set up on all laboratory equipment, instruments and apparatus required for specific laboratory testing
Performs routine cleaning and preventative maintenance to ensure continued functioning of equipment
Documents all maintenance procedures performed in a timely and accurate manner
Operates all laboratory equipment per standard operating procedures to ensure accurate patient test results.
Recognizes critical and /or life threatening results and notifies the appropriate clinical personnel per hospital policy
