General Description:

Under limited supervision, performs pre-analytical laboratory work that assists in the diagnosis and treatment at OU Health patients

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Responsible for the receiving, processing and distribution of routine and stat specimens for the following sections: hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, chemistry, toxicology, cytology, pathology, blood bank, and microbiology.
• Duties also include transporting specimens from other laboratories and registering patient billing information into EHR system.
• Operates laboratory equipment such as scales, centrifuges, and incubators.
• Documents proper maintenance of instrumentation/equipment.
• Ensures all CAP, JCAHO, and CLIA regulatory requirements are met with documentation.
• Interacts with hospital staff to address and resolve problems.
• Ensures proper orientation and training of new employees to maintain a quality system.
• Assigns tasks to Lab Assistants and oversees the completion of work.
• Ensures adherence to all departmental and standard lab procedures.
• Coordinates activities in the absence of the Supervisor.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: None required. High School or GED preferred.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have skills and abilities to perform required laboratory testing.
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology and specimen requirements.
• Must have knowledge of testing procedures and standards.
• Must have good communication skills with the ability to work with others as a team.
• Ability to set priorities and successfully follow through on projects and assignments.
• Capable of working under stress of a deadline or an emergency situation.
• Knowledge of computers including keyboard skills.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by his or her service.