Lab Technician I

Job Description

Job 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up, adjust, maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment.
• Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
• Analyze, gather and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives.
• Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
• May examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
• Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in medical technology or vocational training preferred.
• 0-2 years experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage ones time.
• Basic knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries and diseases.
• Basic ability to analyze data and accurately document and record results.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Some heavy lifting (approximately 50 lb. or less) of supplies and equipment is required.
• Willingness for weekend work or overtime, as it may occasionally be required.