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Location

Duke Hospital (Bone Laboratory) Durham, North Carolina 

General Summary 

Perform a variety of routine and complex technical tasks in the performance of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Job duties are dependent on the laboratory and may be composed of a combination of the following duties and responsibilities related to the specialization.

Work Performed

Perform routine tests in clinical laboratories for use in the Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. software. treatment and diagnosis of disease using standard techniques and equipment; perform related duties in laboratory to include storing and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to prepare specimens and perform analytical tests. Prepare sterile media in plates, jars or test tubes for use in growing bacterial cultures; incubate culture for specific times at prescribed temperatures. Understand and comply with laboratory Quality Control and Quality Assurance policies and procedures for instrumentation and testing. Prepare solutions, reagents and stains, following standard laboratory formulas and procedures. Maintain detailed records of tests performed and report laboratory test results to appropriate personnel;recognize Quality Control shifts and trends and take appropriate action whenever necessary. Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on test equipment, clean and sterilize laboratory equipment, glassware and instruments, maintain laboratory supply of chemicals and glassware; perform routine maintenance on equipment. Collect blood specimens from patients using venipuncture, or heel or finger stick; carry out Point-of-Care Testing waived tests and urinalysis without microscope Utilize various hospital andlaboratory information systems and Interact in a professional and courteous manner with doctors, nurses, and other personnel to provide technical guidance and address concerns.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience involving patient contact, customer service in a medical employees. setting, strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Basic knowledge of medical terminology Working knowledge of laboratory and hospital computer systems is helpful Basicknowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling. Ability to demonstrate required dexterity, knowledge, and ability to complete assigned laboratory tasks and skills, attention to detail and compliance with all appropriate regulatory and safety requirements. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other

Level Characteristics

Act as the PIC (person in charge aka General Supervisor in the absence include: of the Supervisor/Manager/Tech III) after attaining 1 yr of high complexity laboratory experience post scientific baccalaureate degree or 2 years high complexity experience post scientific associate degree. Provide daily supervision and/or oversight of the laboratory operation and personnel performing testing and reporting test results. Provide direct supervision of all high complexity testing. Monitor testing to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained. Responsibilities delegated from the director or technical supervisor Assure remedial action is taken and documented whenever tests systems deviate from established performance specifications Ensure that patient testing results are not reported until corrective action has been taken and the test system is functioning properly

Minimum Qualifications

Education

AS, AD or BS Degree or previous classification as non-certified medical technologist.

Experience

Minimal educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) director if minimal CLIA requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

None required.

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