JOB LOCATION: Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
JOB SHIFT: Full Time Days
POSITION PURPOSE
- Perform routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on all types of blood and body fluid specimens under minimal supervision.
- Insures accurate and reliable test results by adhering to a strict quality control program.
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Performs instrument function checks and preventative maintenance procedures according to department's policies and procedures.
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Performs minor instrument repair as necessary.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or an associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or meet grandfather requirements under CLIA'88 personnel requirements.
Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes
- One (1) to two (2) years preferred. Precision and accuracy to perform Laboratory procedures.
- Keen judgment to evaluate information against measurable criteria in the performance of tests.
- Visual acuity to read instructions and examine specimens.
- Form perception and color discrimination to identify cells and micro-organisms.
- Manual dexterity to operate equipment.
- Assist the Section Supervisor in resolving equipment problems, oversees the teaching and evaluation of students and new employees and has expertise with specific Laboratory procedures or Laboratory instrumentation.
