Lab Tech PRN

Reports To:

Lab Supervisor Schedule:

Part Time -

No Benefits Education/Experience:

Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (or equivalent), Chemistry or Biology preferred. Medical Laboratory Science Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred. Two years' laboratory experience is preferred. Responsible for the processing of laboratory specimens and reporting of results in all areas of the clinical laboratory. Maintains laboratory records. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory to ensure the highest degree of quality care can be maintained at all times.

Essential Functions:

Ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory: blood bank, chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, microbiology, serology/immunology. Responsible for performing moderate and high complexity testing. Alters or adjusts methods and procedures for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. Performs quality control procedures and instrument checks. Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab values for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. Notifies patient care unit and/or physician of critical lab values. Maintains accurate laboratory records on procedures performed for statistics and billing. Meets current documentation standards and policies. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.