- Perform routine tests in clinical laboratories for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease using standard techniques and equipment.
- Perform related duties in the laboratory, including storing and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to prepare specimens and perform analytical tests.
- Prepare sterile media in plates, jars, or test tubes for use in growing bacterial cultures.
- Incubate culture for specific times at prescribed temperatures.
- Understand and comply with laboratory Quality Control and Quality Assurance policies and procedures for instrumentation and testing.
- Prepare solutions, reagents, and stains, following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Maintain detailed records of tests performed and report laboratory test results to appropriate personnel; recognize Quality Control shifts and trends and take appropriate action whenever necessary.
- Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on test equipment, and clean and sterilize laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments.
- Maintain laboratory supply of chemicals and glassware; perform routine maintenance on equipment.
- Collect blood specimens from patients using venipuncture, or heel or finger stick; carry out Point-of-Care Testing waived tests and urinalysis without a microscope.
- Utilize various hospital and laboratory information systems and software.
- Interact in a professional and courteous manner with doctors, nurses, and other personnel to provide technical guidance and address concerns.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
- Experience involving patient contact, customer service in a medical setting, and strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
- Working knowledge of laboratory and hospital computer systems is helpful.
- Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices, including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling.
- Ability to demonstrate required dexterity, knowledge, and ability to complete assigned laboratory tasks and skills, attention to detail, and compliance with all appropriate regulatory and safety requirements.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
- Act as the PIC (person-in-charge (General Supervisor) in the absence of the Supervisor/Manager/Tech III) after attaining 1 year of high complexity laboratory experience, post-scientific baccalaureate degree, or 2 years high complexity experience post-scientific associate degree.
- Provide daily supervision and/or oversight of the laboratory operation and personnel performing testing and reporting test results.
- Provide direct supervision of all high-complexity testing.
- Monitor testing to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
- Responsibilities delegated by the director or technical supervisor include:
- Assure remedial action is taken and documented whenever test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
- Ensure that patient testing results are not reported until corrective action has been taken and the test system is functioning properly
-
Lab Technician
2 weeks ago
Cormetech, Inc. Durham, United StatesThe Lab Technician will be responsible for conducting and overseeing laboratory testing by industry guidelines, including N - Ox activity testing and EPA Method 8 a controlled condensate testing. The Technician will work closely with other laboratory Lab Technician, Technician, L ...
-
Lab Technician
3 weeks ago
CORMETECH INC Durham, United StatesWho We Are: · At the heart of clean air, Cormetech is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and full lifecycle management of technologies that clean the air pollutants and carbon dioxide linked to climate change. · The company's reputation is built on three decades of dev ...
-
Lab Technician
4 weeks ago
CYNET SYSTEMS Durham, United StatesJob Description: · Responsibilities: Enter data from standard and more complex VSK patient information forms and remanding material requiring further clarification. · Apply quality control (QC) labels to the appropriate patient information forms. · Review standard and ...
-
Lab Technician
2 weeks ago
LanceSoft Inc Durham, United StatesActual Job Title: Research Support Technician · Job Duties: · " Support for on-site, field-testing and assay execution for applied science activities under the direction of the Project lead. This includes but is not limited to test preparation, test participation, and test cleanu ...
-
Lab Technician
3 weeks ago
Axelon Services Corporation Durham, United StatesResearch Support Technician · Durham, NC · 12 Months · Looking for student or recent graduate. · Note: Darren Selected candidate will be asked to drive a company vehicle ~1/4 of a mile, from one site to another, to transport supplies, therefore a DMV check will need to run as par ...
-
Lab Technician
4 weeks ago
Compunnel, Inc. Durham, United StatesJob Description · Job Description · Job Duties:Support for on-site, field-testing and assay execution for applied science activities under the direction of the Project lead. This includes but is not limited to test preparation, test participation, and test cleanup.Data collection ...
-
Lab Technician
3 weeks ago
Tekberry Durham, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionTEKBERRY OFFERS A $100 payment FOR REFERRALS · Title: Research Support Technician · Pay Rate: $20-26/hr. · Benefits include health, dental, and vision (eligible on the 1st of the month following your start date). · Job Type: Full-Time; 12 months ...
-
Lab Production Technician
2 weeks ago
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Durham, United States Full timeSiemensHealthineers' PETNET Solutions stands at the forefront of the global PETradiopharmaceutical industry, embodying excellence and unparalleled expertise.Our commitment to the consistent and timely delivery of premium-qualityradiopharmaceuticals and services has solidified our ...
-
Chemical Lab Technician
2 weeks ago
Cenergy International Durham, United States· Responsibilities: Required to assist the R&D Pilot Plant Team with equipment setup, sample analytics, process operations, cleaning and organization of tools and equipment, as well as proper disposal of research samples. · May need to assist in moving and assembling large and ...
-
Chemical Lab Technician
3 weeks ago
BCForward Durham, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionPosition Title: Chemical Lab Technician I · Location: Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 · Job Posting Start Date: 6/3/2024 · (Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed sta ...
-
Medical Lab Technician
2 weeks ago
Duke University Durham, United StatesAt Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. · About Duke University Health System Cli ...
-
Chemical Lab Technician
1 week ago
CrossFire Group Durham, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionOur Client, a large chemical manufacturer, is looking for a Chemical Lab Tech to join their i team · Are you a recent graduate in a scientific discipline such as chemistry or chemical engineering? Do you thrive in a hands-on environment where you ...
-
Lab Technician
4 weeks ago
Axelon Services Corporation Durham, United StatesResearch Support Technician · Durham, NC · 12 Months · Note: Darren Selected candidate will be asked to drive a company vehicle ~1/4 of a mile, from one site to another, to transport supplies, therefore a DMV check will need to run as part of the screening process, and candidate ...
-
Lab Technician
2 weeks ago
Tekberry Durham, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionTEKBERRY OFFERS A $100 payment FOR REFERRALS · Title: Research Support Technician · Pay Rate: $20-26/hr. · Benefits include health, dental, and vision (eligible on the 1st of the month following your start date). · Job Type: Full-Time; 12 months ...
-
Lab Technician
1 week ago
Tekberry Durham, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionTEKBERRY OFFERS A $100 payment FOR REFERRALS · Title: Animal/Poultry Science Research Assistant · Pay Rate: $20-26/hr. · Benefits include health, dental, and vision (eligible on the 1st of the month following your start date). · Job Type: Full-Ti ...
-
Lab Technician
2 weeks ago
Tekberry Durham, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionTEKBERRY OFFERS A $100 payment FOR REFERRALS · Title: Research Support Technician · Pay Rate: $20-26/hr. · Benefits include health, dental, and vision (eligible on the 1st of the month following your start date). · Job Type: Full-Time; 12 months ...
-
Lab Technician
1 week ago
Tekberry Durham, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionTEKBERRY OFFERS A $100 payment FOR REFERRALS · Title: Animal/Poultry Science Research Assistant · Pay Rate: $20-26/hr. · Benefits include health, dental, and vision (eligible on the 1st of the month following your start date). · Job Type: Full-Ti ...
-
Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. Durham, United States Full timeCTEH is a leading provider of emergency response and environmental consulting services, and we are looking for highly motivated, team-driven individual experienced Rapid Responder to join our team. At CTEH we are committed to protecting the short and long-term health of the commu ...
-
Chemical Lab Technician I
6 days ago
Axelon Durham, United StatesChemical Lab Technician I · Research Triangle Park, NC · 1 Year · The selected candidate will be required to assist the R&D Pilot Plant Team with equipment setup, chemical handling, sample analytics, process operations, cleaning and organization of tools and equipment, as well as ...
-
Chemical Lab Technician
3 weeks ago
BCForward Durham, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionBC Forward is currently seeking a highly motivated Chemical Lab Technician for an opportunity in Research Triangle Park NC 27709. · Title: Chemical Lab Technician · Expected contract duration: 12 months Contract. · Location: Research Triangle Par ...
Medical Lab Technician - Durham, United States - Duke University
Description
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories
Pursue your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in the state-of-the-art Duke Health laboratories. Duke Health laboratories are College of American Pathologists accredited and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments certified. The multidisciplinary team is committed to serving the rare and complex testing needs of Duke Health's diverse patient population by providing timely and accurate results, educating the next generation of laboratorians, scientists and physicians, and researching and developing the cutting-edge diagnostics of tomorrow.
Medical Lab Technician I in the Blood Gas Lab at Duke University Hospital in Durham. Every Friday and Saturday, 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
This position is eligible for the third-shift weekend option premium.
General Description
Perform routine waived and moderate complexity tests in a clinical laboratory for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease.
Work Performed
Education
AS, AD or BS Degree or previous classification as a non-certified medical technologist.
Experience
Minimal educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) director if minimal CLIA requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
None required.
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.