Job Description

Under general direction of licensed personnel, the Laboratory Technician II works cooperatively with all team members to perform tasks related to pre-analytical functions of laboratory testing and other tasks required to maintain the lab section.

Core Competencies

• Accessions all specimens received and verifies that all specimens are properly identified and labeled according to departmental procedure and timeframes.
  
  
• Labels, separates and otherwise prepares specimens.
  
  
• Distributes specimens to appropriate work area in a timely manner.
  
  
• Practices sterile and aseptic technique and prevents cross contamination.
  
  
• Processes specimens for the preanalytical phase of testing for Molecular Microbiology.
  
  
• Grinds tissues and processes for plating.
  
  
• Labels incoming reagents with received/expiration date and stores appropriately.
  
  
• Disposes of samples according to department specimen retention policy.
  
  
• Records temperatures according to procedure as directed.
  
  
• Prioritizes and coordinates work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
  
  
• Answers telephone calls in a timely manner; routes calls, ascertains needs, and takes accurate messages as is appropriate.
  
  Demonstrates an active problem solving attitude & positive approach to all aspects of job
  
  
• Uses the appropriate hand off communication techniques (SBAR) when appropriate.
  
  
• Maintains safe work area by observing all safety procedures and reporting any unsafe conditions or practices to the appropriate personnel.
  
  
• Participates in hospital performance improvement activities (kaizens, lean initiatives) when appropriate.
  
  

Education