SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES The position of Lab Technician I is responsible for preparing specimens and the laboratory for analysis, performing analysis, recording results, and troubleshooting and resolving problems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs tests as authorized by the Laboratory Director and commensurate with the Lab Technician’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities.
- Adheres to the laboratory’s procedures for handling and processing specimens, analyzing and reporting test results, and maintaining patient records.
- Maintains records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies.
- As such, documents all quality control activities, including instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
- Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting and corrects the problem if reasonably possible.
- Otherwise, the position immediately notifies the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director.
- Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
- Complies with all accreditation (CLIA, API, CAP, HIPAA, OSHA) standards and complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements When processing a patient sample, analyzes all necessary samples (including calibration, QC’s, etc.) on LC-MS-MS for confirmation.
- Sends reports to the Assistant Lab Technician for scanning, along with the requestion forms.
- Verifies and ensures that standards and quality controls are properly functioning, in compliance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrates appropriate use of information systems (LIS, EMR, software, internet, etc.) Performs other related duties as assigned.
