GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES :
The Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing a variety of medical laboratory tests and analysis to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Works independently in performing standard laboratory tests and microscopic examinations.
REQUIREMENTS :

• Degree from accredited college and completion of an accredited Medical Technology Program.
• Must be currently registered or eligible for registration as a Medical Technologist of Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Two years of previous phlebotomy and skin puncture experience on patients ranging in age from neonate to geriatric and analytical specimen processing experience in a hospital clinical laboratory.
• Experience working in a chemical laboratory or some familiarity with analytical chemistry is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Flexibility in work arrangements, you may be asked to perform the same task for an extended period of time or to perform different tasks on the same day.
• Ability to work with other people at the laboratory bench.
• Familiarity with Microsoft office software.
• BLS required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Draws blood, stores test sample for necessary procedure and reports out to ordering physician.
• Prepare samples for analysis.
• Monitor procedures and tests in the lab, utilizing laboratory equipment to look for dangerous microorganisms in samples.
• Analyze the chemical content of the samples, matching blood that is to be used in transfusions. Screens and processes incoming patients.
• Cleans and maintains laboratory.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function soft his job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.