Job Description
PURPOSE OF JOB:
Receives and prepares samples for laboratory analysis and tests. Prepares samples, sets up instruments, runs tests and reads, interprets and releases results. May perform a variety of client service activities for internal and external stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be proficient in at least three clinical areas including Hematology
- Process samples and prepare samples for send out.
- Perform all required quality control per QA guidelines.
- Train on all areas to include Processing, Chemistry, Hematology, UA and Coag according to all SOP's.
- Oversee the entering and releasing of results.
- Responsible for the performance of tests such as Chemistry –Beckman, Hormones - Immulite, CBC-Advia / Sysmex, Urine status and sediment, Coag, Serology – ELISA and IFA tests
- Participate in all departmental training programs.
- Reconcile pending list.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards of the organization. Every employee has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards.
TESTS PERFORMED:
- Chemistry:
- General Chemistry Panels, Urine Chemistry Panels, CSF; standard Hormones and Vitamins
- Hematology:
- CBC, Manual Differentials, CSF-Counts, Avian CBC, Coag
- Serology:
- ELISA, IFA, agglutination tests
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Desirable is a completed vocational training as VMTA / MTLA / TFA/ BTA (m/f/d) or comparable medical training.
- Clinical laboratory experience in Hematology (at least 1 year)
- Clinical laboratory experience in Chemistry, Parasitology and Serology
- Experience in ICP-MS and HPLC would be an advantage
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Laboratory skills and experience
- Fluency in the German language
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skill
- Personal computer skills, strong typing ability, and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Travel upto 30% required