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Technical Lab - Medical Laboratory Technician
 Equiliem | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh | |
 Jun 26, 2025 | |
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Is Covid Vaccination Required?: No
Is Position Eligible for Remote Work?: No State of Credentials Licenses Required: N/A Shift/Time Zone: Daylight (8a-430p) Eastern Time Job Description: Perform routine lab tests under the direction of senior laboratory personnel in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training and experience. * Perform and report on assigned analytical tests under the direction of senior personnel in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met. * May perform some moderate complexity testing with specific on-site training and oversight. * Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. * Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain a turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients. * Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates and if applicable opened dates. * Perform and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function. Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test. * Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures. * Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same. * Review and enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized report to be generated for physician review and interpretation. * Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition. * Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate. * Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements. * Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management. * Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable. * Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed. * Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position. QUALIFICATIONS Required Work Experience: Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 published in March 14, 1990. Preferred Work Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of clinical experience preferred. Physical and Mental Requirements: * The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance. * Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time. * Frequent walking and/or standing. * May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity. Knowledge: * Basic theoretical and operational job knowledge in clinical testing. * Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures. Skills: * Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency. * Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients. * Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients. * Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems. EDUCATION Associates Degree(Required) Bachelor's Degree | |