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Associate-Clinical Laboratory
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What they do
A Pathology Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests in laboratories that specify in pathology, or medical patient diagnosis. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results.
$44,323 / year median in Mississippi
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Associate-Clinical Laboratory
Job ID:
42183
Job Category:
Laboratory & Pathology
Work Type:
PRN
Work Schedule:
Evenings
Department:
Pathology
Facility:
BMH Golden Triangle Hospital
Location:
Columbus, MS
Overview
Job Summary
Responsible for dispatch and/or transport of blood and other specimens. Assists the laboratory staff with clerical and technical tasks indirectly related to the delivery of quality patient care, for the purpose of diagnostic testing. May perform CLIA waived laboratory testing. Performs routine duties in the lab. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Ad to all specimen collection and preservation requirements, media requirements and storage.
Demonstrates proficiency in receiving specimens in the lab.
Follow accreditation standards, regulatory agency requirements and institutional policies.
Accurate andplete patient identification requirements, using at least three (3) unique patient identifiers.
Demonstrate proficiency in recording and retrieving laboratory data.
Timely distribution of samples.
Proficiency in specimen tracking.
Proficiency in reference lab specimen requirements, receiving and processing.
Proficiency in loading and unloading of blood culture bottles and performing CLIA waived tests.
Assists customers, including answering phones and responding to customer inquiries
Cleans and maintains laboratory supplies and work area
Assists with training and educating new employees and students
Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Education
Minimum Required
Certification/Degree in the following areas which include, but are not limited to medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological or equivalent years of experience and education.
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired