Description
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Description
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Hospital Laboratory Technician 2 to support the operations of the Core Laboratory. In this vital role, you will provide a combination of technical, administrative, and maintenance support to ensure the lab functions smoothly and efficiently. Primary responsibilities include:
* Performing pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical tasks, including specimen preparation and troubleshooting test-related issues.
* Assisting with reagent preparation and inventory management.
* Monitoring and documenting laboratory temperatures.
* Cleaning, organizing, and maintaining work areas and equipment.
* Supporting quality control and quality assurance activities.
* Performing computer-based tasks related to the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS).
Salary Range: $34.41 – $45.38/hour
Qualifications
* High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED or HiSET).
* Prior experience handling patient specimens.
* Strong knowledge of reagent preparation, quality control protocols, and instrument maintenance.
* Proficiency in using laboratory and hospital information systems.
* Competence in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Physical ability to lift and move lab equipment, transport reagents and supplies, and perform repetitive motions (e.g., pipetting).
* Ability to work in a lab environment with variable temperatures, instrument noise, and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals, fumes, and biological agents.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Experience operating moderate to high-volume chemistry analyzers is highly preferred.
* Ability to troubleshoot and repair instruments and lab equipment is preferred.