Laboratory Technician Jobs

Works independently and performs a wide range of medical laboratory tests and procedures to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Has knowledge of and adheres to all related regulatory requirements.

• May participate in interviewing and selecting potential candidates for hiring. Trains and orients new employees.
• Maintains accurate documentation in accordance with accrediting body and laboratory policy.
• This position, knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures.
• Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.
• Collaborates to identify, develop and implement process improvements.
• Successfully completes the required laboratory orientation, training, competencies and on-going education as assigned.
• Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration and makes minor repairs to instrumentation.
• Proficient with computer systems and multiple software programs as required, according to company and departmental procedures.
• Performs specimen collection procedures and processes specimens for tracking and transport as needed.
• Assists with implementation of new method and/or instrumentation startup, validations and correlations.
• Performs and documents quality control. Recognizes and resolves variances from normal.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Analyzes and appraises lab results relative to each other and to the pertinent QA data. Reviews test results in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Solves problems and makes independent decisions.
• Performs and reports accurate and timely clinical laboratory tests in various sections of the laboratory.
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership.
• Documents quality improvement activities according to protocol. Assists clinicians in resolving quality concerns.
• Contributes to a cost-effective laboratory operation and helps maintain an adequate supply inventory.
• Performs waived, moderate and high complexity testing according to established procedures.
• Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs.
• May Performs all related duties of a Clinical or Technical Lab Assistant as assigned.

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• Associate degree or higher required.

• Clinical Lab Scientist Certificate within 12 months of hire from National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel OR Medical Technologist Certificate within 12 months of hire from American Society for Clinical Pathologists OR Medical Lab Technician ASCP Certification within 12 months of hire from American Society for Clinical Pathologists OR American Medical Technologist Medical Lab Technician Certificate within 12 months of hire from American Medical Technologists

• Has positive customer interactions and demonstrates good service recovery skills.
• Provides excellent customer service.

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PrimaryLocation : Colorado,Aurora,Aurora Centrepoint Medical Offices
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Variable
Workdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
WorkingHoursStart : 12:01 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 11:59 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : C01|SEIU|Local 105
Job Level : Entry Level
Job Category : Laboratory
Department : Aurora Centrepoint Medical Off - Pathology/Lab-Clinical Lab - 1608
Travel : Yes, 15 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.