Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Ensure that all specimens have been appropriately collected and maintained during transport before beginning testing.

· Maintain instruments to ensure quality of results.

· Perform and interpret required calibrations and quality control.

· Organize, prioritize and perform laboratory procedures in a timely manner.

· Review lab results and identify illogical or impossible results that need further investigation before being reported.

· Demonstrate the ability to determine if abnormal/unusual results are accurate or are a result of the collection, the specimen itself or instrument malfunction and take appropriate action to confirm.

· Demonstrate the ability to acceptably and accurately report abnormal or unusual laboratory results that have been properly evaluated and accepted.

· Consult Lead Technologist, Lab Manager, or Pathologist for guidance or follow-up when needed.

· Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)