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TriCore Reference Laboratories · 1 day ago

Laboratory Technician-Woodward/Microbiology

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

4+ years exp

TriCore Reference Laboratories is a healthcare organization seeking a Laboratory Technician for their Woodward/Microbiology department. The role involves performing laboratory testing, equipment maintenance, and quality control procedures under general supervision.

Health CareMedicalTest and Measurement

Responsibilities

Performs waived and moderate complexity testing, demonstrating proficiency in operation of instrumentation

Reviews results to see if they are within defined parameters. Notes abnormal and critical action results and informs lab scientist or supervisor as appropriate. Report results as directed

Identifies and resolves technical specimen problems

Performs equipment maintenance and function checks. Performs calibration, linearity studies, and correlation and precision studies as directed and as required by location

Performs daily, weekly and monthly QC activities. Performs QC procedures according to protocol and maintains current quality control documentation

As appropriate to the department, performs all the functions of a clinical lab assistant

Orders and maintains supplies and inventory

As requested, assist in training new employees and students

Qualification

Laboratory testingEquipment maintenanceQuality control proceduresClinical lab assistantAnalytical skillsPC skillsEffective communicationLeadership abilities

Required

H.S. diploma or equivalent

Must meet one of the following criteria: Four (4) years' experience as a clinical lab assistant or equivalent, or Completed the theory portion of MLT or MLS program and enrolled in clinical rotations, or Four (4) years combined relevant experience and education with at least one (1) year of relevant experience

Prove immunity to Hepatitis B or be immunized or sign a waiver refusing hepatitis immunization. Provide documentation of a PPD test conducted not more than 90 days prior to date of hire or have a PPD test conducted

Prove immunity or be eligible to receive rubella, rubeola and varicella immunization

Be on call as needed or required

Be willing and able to float to different locations or sections if required by department

Demonstrate effective telephone and verbal communication skills and professional judgment when dealing with clients, patients and co-workers

Demonstrate leadership abilities

Good analytical skills

Proficient P.C. skills

Work holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed or required

Eligible to work in a health care facility as provided by the New Mexico Caregivers Criminal History Screening Act or other applicable law

Valid driver's license. Good driving record. Must be insurable by lab insurance carrier if required by location