Summary: The main function of a lab technician is to perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. A typical lab technician may work under the supervision of a medical technologist. Job Responsibilities: Supervise the set up, adjusting, maintenance and cleaning of medical laboratory equipment. Review and approve the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices. Review the record of test data for accuracy. Review pathology results when abnormal cells are found. May conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases, and enter findings into computer. May conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts. May collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample. Skills: Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills. Strong ability to work independently and manage one time. Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback. Strong knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries and diseases. Strong ability to analyze data and accurately document and record results. Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in medical technology or vocational training preferred. 10+ years experience required.
EEO
“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”
Numbers & Facts
Location
Centerville, TN
Skills
Analytical Chemistryunmatched
Asepsisunmatched
Blood Bankunmatched
Cleanroomunmatched
Clinical Laboratoryunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Entryunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Diseaseunmatched
Disease Prevention and Controlunmatched
Disease Treatmentunmatched
Electrical Componentsunmatched
Human Diseasesunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
Laboratory Testingunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS)unmatched
Medical Equipmentunmatched
Medical Testsunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Microscopic Analysisunmatched
Pathologyunmatched
Precision Testingunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Test Dataunmatched
Testingunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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