What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Tech position at US Specialty Labs?
POSITION SUMMARY
The Lead Lab Tech is responsible for assisting with supervising the laboratory by performing analytical or experimental procedures, maintaining laboratory equipment and assisting CLS with their work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide guidance for Lab Techs and Lab Assistants as needed
- Receives specimens and checks all specimens for correct name and tests ordered.
- Ensures adequacy and appropriateness of samples received.
- Labels and aliquots specimens as needed.
- Prepares specimens for send out to reference lab.
- Discards specimens that are more than 7 days old, per established protocols.
- Centrifuges specimens as needed.
- Sorts and numbers all specimens.
- Enters client and specimen data into the computer.
- Ensures accuracy of information entered.
- Answers telephone to assist with client or phlebotomy questions regarding specimen requirements and turnaround times of tests.
- Decontaminates the bench tops according to instructions.
- Wears all protective equipment as dictated by policy.
- Follows all safety protocols as outlined in the safety manual.
- Identifies and pursues self improvement needs.
- Seeks coaching/mentoring when appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Exercises accuracy and precision in completion of prescribed tasks.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in a biological science required. Prior laboratory experience preferred. Data entry/computer skills required.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary : $22 - $25