SUMMARY:

Prepares patient specimens for analysis and/or provide technical support for a specific clinical service or program.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• No licensure or certification required.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• None required.

1. Consults/confers with healthcare providers and/or laboratory supervisor regarding specimen suitability, procedures, media preparation or instrument function checks.
2. Investigates and troubleshoots problems with equipment, procedures, specimens, reagents and/or workflow.
3. May assist in teaching of Clinical Laboratory Science students, Pathology residents, fellows, visiting scientists and/or new employees.
4. May monitor daily operation of a specific clinical service or program.
5. May participate on teams or perform special projects/assignments.
6. Performs specimen processing procedures. Provides quality control and equipment maintenance.