Lab Technician I

Job description

Description SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The position of Lab Technician I is responsible for preparing specimens and the laboratory for analysis, performing analysis, recording results, and troubleshooting and resolving problems. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Performs tests as authorized by the Laboratory Director and commensurate with the Lab Technician’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities. - Adheres to the laboratory’s procedures for handling and processing specimens, analyzing and reporting test results, and maintaining patient records. - Maintains records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens. - Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies. As such, documents all quality control activities, including instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. - Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting and corrects the problem if reasonably possible. Otherwise, the position immediately notifies the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director. - Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laborator...