Technician, Lab Support- Anderson

Company: Quest Diagnostics
Location: Anderson
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Technician, Lab Support 2015 Jackson St, Anderson, IN 46016Monday-Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm -(Rotational Weekends) -*Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required - exemptions from vaccination requirement for medical and religious reasons will be considered if a conditional offer of employment is extendedBasic Purpose: The Support Technician performs various technical and clerical functions, under the supervision of the supervisor or designee. - Duties may include: - order entry, processing, testing, (including Point of Care patient testing) and reporting of waived and moderately complex kit test results as allowed by organizational and CLIA guidelines. - The standard of ethical and professional performance must be consistent with established medical laboratory practice. Duties and Responsibilities: I. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - General A. - - - - - - - - - - - Complies with all OSHA, health and safety requirements. B. - - - - - - - - - - - Complies with all MACL policies and procedures to include HR & Corporate Compliance/Integrity as a condition of employment. C. - - - - - - - - - - - - Contributes to a positive work environment by functioning as a team member. D. - - - - - - - - - - - Organizes, plans, and performs multiple tasks to accomplish corporate objectives. E. - - - - - - - - - - - - Cooperates in the completion of additional duties as assigned. F. - - - - - - - - - - - - Utilizes and maintains equipment and supplies to maximize efficiency and cost control. G. - - - - - - - - - - - Shows a responsibility to the job and co-workers by exhibiting good attendance and punctuality. H. - - - - - - - - - - - Provides internal and external customer assistance with a positive, service-oriented attitude, including proper telephone etiquette. I. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Demonstrates flexibility as required to meet customer and organizational needs. J. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Participates actively in continuing education to maintain and improve skills and knowledge. K. - - - - - - - - - - - - Maintains ethical standards such as confidentiality and professionalism. L. - - - - - - - - - - - - Prior to the initiation of job duties and the performance of new duties, each individual must complete training checklists and be evaluated for proper performance of duties (competency). M. - - - - - - - - - Demonstrates competency on all checklist tasks within six months. II. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Processing A. - - - - - - - - - - - Adheres to collection and processing requirements to prevent the loss or compromise of specimens. 1. - - - - - - - - - - - - Utilizes all tools (including computer functions) to ensure appropriate specimen requirements and knowledge of interferences. 2. - - - - - - - - - - - - Performs accurate and complete labeling. 3. - - - - - - - - - - - - Follows proper processing techniques (i.e., pour off, culture set up). B. - - - - - - - - - - - Prepares and stores specimens appropriately. - C. - - - - - - - - - - - - Performs and completes all documentation to facilitate processing, tracking and problem-solving. D. - - - - - - - - - - - Utilizes computer functions appropriately, including manual backup systems. E. - - - - - - - - - - - - Evaluate specimen integrity for testing ordered. F. - - - - - - - - - - - - Prioritizes workload appropriately. III. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Technical All Support Technicians perform technical work under the direct supervision of a qualified individual. A. - - - - - - - - - - - Performs technical duties accurately as assigned. - B. - - - - - - - - - - - Performs general cleaning, daily maintenance, supplies and inventory of technical areas as assigned. C. - - - - - - - - - - - - Performs clerical functions: Reports, pending logs, charging, credit reports, patient charts, faxing, filing, and registration. D. - - - - Performs and documents non-testing preventative maintenance as trained, assigned and competency documented. E. - - - - - - - - - - - - Reports and documents testing and non-testing QC results as trained, assigned and competency documented. F. - - - - - - - - - - - - Performs additional technical tasks as assigned, i.e. processing send out tests, frozen section room duties, supply/reagent management. G. - - - - - - - - - - - Demonstrates working knowledge of all computer systems within the department (s). H. - - - - - - - - - - - Ensures all daily and periodic maintenance and non-testing QC is performed, as assigned. I. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Resolves department issues, as assigned, to include specimen processing, maintenance, QC, and patient testing, referring to supervisor when appropriate. J. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Assists with training of new associates, as assigned. K. - - - - - -Loads all instrumentation as trained, assigned and competency documented. L. - - - - - - - - - - - - Cross-trains in other technical areas or departments, maintaining competency in all assigned tasks. M. - - - - - - - - - Assists with inventory management, and performs QC of bedside devices for new lot/new shipments. IV. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Testing All Support Technicians perform testing work under the direct supervision of a qualified individual. A. - - - - - Performs and documents preventative maintenance as trained and assigned and competency documented. B. - - - - - Performs waived testing & moderate complex testing as trained, assigned and competency documented. C. - - - - - - Performs and documents QC as trained, assigned and competency documented. D. - - - - - Reports and documents patient and QC results of waived testing and moderately complex kit testing as trained, assigned and competency documented. E. - - - - - - Operates all instrumentation as trained and assigned and competency documented, to include performance of maintenance, QC and patient testing. F. - - - - - - Prepares and stains Hematology slides as trained, assigned and competency documented. G. - - - - - Prepares and stains gram stain slides as trained, assigned and competency documented. H. - - - - - Issues blood components for transfusion as trained, assigned and competency documented. I. - - - - - - - - Performs biannual testing for correlation or linearity studies of bedside devices. V. - - - - - - - - - - Performs other duties as assigned, trained and competency documented. - - Supervision Exercised: N/A - Qualifications: Education: --- A high school diploma or GED equivalency Work Experience: --- Prefer one year experience in a hospital or laboratory setting. Physical and Mental Requirements: --- routinely lift 25 pounds, sitting --- standing for long periods of time Technical Training or Professional Licensing --- N/A Other: --- Describe additional knowledge, skills, language and abilities required or preferred. req89843

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