Path Tech Student

SUMMARY:

Works under general supervision with technologists and/or Pathology Supervisors, who are available to handle or advise on unusual situations, conducting clinical laboratory tests which are of moderate complexity and require some professional training. Work is differentiated from that of a Technologist in the areas of independent judgement, complexity of tests and responsibility. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.

The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares and determines suitability of solutions and reagents, following standard laboratory formulas.

Sets up and reads routine blood and urine cultures in order to detect pathogenic bacteria and determine the susceptibility of organisms to various antibodies.

Performs routine clinical and microscopic tests on urine and stool and other specimens.

Sets up instruments by re-supplying reagents, calibrates (sets equipment to known values) equipment and runs specimens to be tested on a variety of automated equipment.

Draws patient blood samples following established procedures, and transports specimens to the laboratory for testing.

Notes and logs specimens received and maintains detailed records of all tests performed. Reports test results to those authorized to receive them.

Reviews test results and determines their accuracy and conformance with established quality control parameters.

Prepares specimens for testing procedures, cutting section, staining, smearing, etc. Labels and logs all specimens processed.

Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, workbenches, and so forth.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC

KNOWLEDGE

Work requires a level of knowledge generally obtained through an Associates Degree in chemistry, biology or related area, or by equivalent practical experience in a laboratory environment.

The ability to operate equipment and instruments, to perform all procedures and tests within an assigned laboratory section and to interpret them for accuracy.

The physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret tests.

The physical ability to stand and work at the laboratory benches. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCEix to twelve months of on the job related experience is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Exposed to odors, infectious materials, toxins and other hazardous substances.

Visual strain when performing microscopic work.

Required to stand, lift, and carry supplies, etc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None Pay Range:

$21.59-$22.13 Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

Per Diem Work Shift:

Variable Driving Required:

No Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters