Lab Technician I
Company: ICONMA
Location: Calabasas
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
The main function of a lab technician is to perform
pre-analytical testing on patient samples under the direct and
constant supervision of a medical technologist. Job
responsibilities: Set up, maintain and clean working areas. Aliquot
patient samples using pre-calibrated pipetting devices. Aliquot
reagents using automated liquid handling devices. Review and
resolve pending and overdue testing. Build batches of aliquoted
patient samples for analysis. Maintain and clean laboratory
equipment used in processing including performing preventative
maintenance in accordance with standard operating procedures. Reset
and resolve errors caused by equipment failures. The primary
functions are to perform technical activities in the laboratory
related to tests on human specimens and to record laboratory data
while working under the technical oversight of a
California-licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Assists in
specimen testing under direct and constant supervision according to
established procedures, working under the technical oversight of a
Clinical Laboratory Scientist and in compliance with CA regulatory
restrictions. Uses automated and/or digital devices such as timers
or thermometers in performing tasks. Records dates of receipt, in
use, and expiration for all reagents, kits, controls, and standards
used for assigned assays. Ensures material used is not expired
prior to use. Pipettes using pre-set devices, calibrated and
approved automatic devices or fixed volume dispensers. Performs,
under direct supervision, preventative maintenance (PM) on
equipment, documents PM appropriately, makes minor repairs and
immediately contacts appropriate personnel for problems requiring
more complex repairs. Develops an ever-increasing understanding of
laboratory medicine and the clinical significance of laboratory
results. Adheres to the standard operating procedures and safety
requirements of Esoterix, CLIA, CAP and other regulatory bodies.
Documents all activities as necessary using good documentation
practices (Examples include preventative maintenance logs,
instrument function checks, troubleshooting, and quality control)
to ensure regulatory compliance. Follows any other job-related
instructions and performs any other job related duties requested by
department management
Keywords: ICONMA, Huntington Park , Lab Technician I, Professions , Calabasas, California
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