What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Laboratory Technician - Microbiology position at Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA)?
Role Overview: A Clinical Laboratory Technician in microbiology is responsible for performing routine and complex laboratory procedures, operating instrumentation, and ensuring specimen quality and test accuracy in a high-volume setting.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Assess specimen acceptability based on departmental criteria
- Perform technical procedures following standard operating procedures
- Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation
- Prepare, test, and evaluate reagents and controls
- Conduct preventative maintenance, quality control, and document results
- Associate's degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science
- Louisiana Lab Technician license (MLT)
- Proficiency with computers and laboratory information systems
- Ability to pass standardized color blindness test
- Preferred: ASCP or AMT certification
- Preferred: 3 months clinical laboratory testing experience