Wellspan Jobs – Laboratory Support Technician II – Clinical Laboratory – Evenings

Full Time Evenings 3:00p-11:00p w/rotating weekends and holidays

Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the appropriate supervisor, performs a variety of general support and some technical duties in specimen processing clerical office, send out testing, other assigned areas, and/or a technical section. Functions in on- and/or off-site service areas. May be required to accept on-call responsibilities. May perform occasional in-charge duties in the absence of immediate supervisor. May prepare cytology slides and pathology specimens.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of duties at progressively greater skill levels under varying degrees of supervision; records results. May operate a variety of laboratory instruments.
• Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains related records.
• Trains other employees in day-to-day procedures.
• May receive specimens into the laboratory, process specimens, deliver specimens to on- and off-site locations, store specimens for future analysis and dispose of specimens.
• May receive and transport supplies, equipment, reports and specimens between the laboratory and other health care locations. May prepare/distill chemical solutions.
• Enters or retrieves data from established computer files.
• Provides complete and accurate instructions to patients and other customers of the laboratory.
• May review physician orders for supporting documentation.
• Resolves billing problems and/or receives insurance updates.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Experience:
• 6 – 12 months
• Minimum Education:
• High School or G.E.D.
• Preferred Courses:
• Medical terminology
• Physical Demands:
• Heavy physical effort (lift/carry 26 to 50 lbs)
• Frequent prolonged standing/walking
• Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients
• Lifts supplies/equipment
• Manual dexterity and mobility
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
• Skills:
• Good communications and computer skills
• Req Protective Equipment-
• Eye Protection
• Face Protection
• Lab Coat or Apron
• Mask
• Non-Sterile Medical Gloves
• Sterile Medical Gloves
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.