Pathology Tech Student PD - Providence, United States - LifeSpan

Description

Summary:

Under the general supervision of the and reports to the Pathology Manager or Technologists who are available to handle or advise on unusual situations and in accordance with specific and detailed instructions or procedures conducts clinical laboratory tests.

Work is differentiated from that of a technologist in the areas of independent judgment complexity of tests and responsibility.


Responsibilities:
Prepares and determines suitability of solutions and reagents following standard laboratory formulas.

Sets up and reads routine blood and urine cultures in order to detect pathogenic bacteria and determine the susceptibility of organisms to various antibodies.

Performs routine clinical and microscopic tests on urine stool and other specimens.

Sets up instruments by re-supplying reagents calibrates (sets equipment to known values) equipment and runs specimens to be tested on a variety of automated equipment.

Draws patient blood samples following established procedures and transports specimens to the laboratory for testing.

Notes and logs specimens received and maintains detailed records of all tests performed. Reports test results to those authorized to receive them.

Reviews test results and determines the accuracy and conformance with established quality control parameters.

Prepares specimens for testing procedures cutting section staining smearing etc. Labels and logs all specimens processed.

Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment glassware instruments workbenches and so forth.

Performs other related duties as required.


Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Requires a level of knowledge generally obtained through an Associates Degree in chemistry biology or related area or by equivalent practical experience in a laboratory environment.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:
Six to twelve months of job-related experience is required.


WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Works in the laboratory where there is some exposure to unpleasant odors infectious materials toxins and other hazardous material.

Physical ability needed to life and carry laboratory equipment and materials.

Ability to operate equipment and instruments to perform all procedures and tests within an assigned laboratory section and to interpret them for accuracy.

Physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret tests.

Physical ability to stand and work at laboratory benches.