technician

technician Irving, TX

Quest Diagnostics
Full Time Irving, TX 50089 - 36042 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description

technician

Overview: Perform routine lab tests under the direction of senior laboratory personnel in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training and experience. Responsibilities:
  • Perform and report on assigned analytical tests under the direction of senior personnel in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
  • May perform some moderate complexity testing with specific on-site training and oversight.
  • Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
  • Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain a turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.
  • Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates and if applicable opened dates.
  • Perform and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function. Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test.
  • Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.
  • Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same.
  • Review and enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized report to be generated for physician review and interpretation.
  • Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
  • Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
  • Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements.
  • Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
  • Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable.
  • Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
  • Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:

Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 published in March 14, 1990.

Preferred Work Experience:

One (1) to three (3) years of clinical experience preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

  • The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
  • Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
  • Frequent walking and/or standing.
  • May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

Knowledge:

  • Basic theoretical and operational job knowledge in clinical testing.
  • Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Skills:

  • Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients.
  • Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients.
  • Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

EDUCATION
Associates Degree(Required)
Bachelor’s Degree

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
ASCP Certification

technician
Quest Diagnostics

QuestDiagnostics.com
Secaucus, NJ
Jim Davis
$5 to $10 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Health Care Services & Hospitals
1967
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