Lab Tech Assistant - Central Processor

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Location: Carbondale, IL
Shift: Days (Weekends as Needed)
Time Type: Full-Time
Facility/Clinic Name: Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
 

Position Summary 

• Responsible for collecting, processing, and performing testing of patient specimens.  

Principal Accountabilities

• Standards of Performance:  Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (or Associates Degree for grandfathered personnel)

Licenses and Certification

• N/A

Experience and Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Technical Experience: 1 year in a lab setting preferred.

Physical Activities 

• Intermittent hand manipulation required
• Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 pounds 

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Supports and communicates Laboratory initiatives and philosophies.
• Perform routine waived, moderately, and high complex testing.
• Collects, Processes and Receives specimens (including blood, urine, fecal, body fluid) to be analyzed in all departments of the clinical laboratory (listed above).
• Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens of analysis of all age ranges.
• Prepare samples for testing and send out to reference laboratories
• Maintain laboratory equipment and stock supplies.
• Performs complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles under direct supervision per CLIA requirements.
• Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.
• Assist in troubleshooting and instrument maintenance.
• Participate in training programs.
• Participate in accreditation activities.

Compensation (Commensurate with experience):

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