Genetics Lab Technician

Description

Genetics Lab Technician

Job Title: Genetics Lab Technician

Supervisor: Director of Data Analytics and Technical Support

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Location: Little Rock, AR

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• The position of Genetics Tech is responsible for following all designated policy and procedures established by CLIA, also helping assist Director of Lab Data Analytics and Technical Support in managing day to day workflow and managing lower-level technicians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates appropriate use of information systems (LIS, EMR, software, internet, etc.) Maintain laboratory LIS user access. 
• Adheres to the laboratory’s procedures for handling and processing specimens, analyzing, and reporting test results, and maintaining patient records. Maintains records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies. As such, documents all quality control activities, including instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Orders all supplies (reagents, etc.) Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
• Generates proper and efficient workflows. Maintains laboratory productivity by monitoring workload of functional areas, identifying peak and slack periods. Maintains laboratory staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Complies with all accreditations (CLIA, API, CAP, HIPAA, OSHA) standards and complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Provides administrative support for clinics by acting as manager on call for any question relative to results provided by PTCOA Lab.
• Reports on productivity, quality control and overall operation of laboratory.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of current medical terminology to communicate with physician, staff, and patients
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Basic computer literacy and typing
• Patient focused

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

One of the following is required:

1. Doctoral, Master’s, Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a laboratory science
2. Education or experience equivalent to an Associate’s degree in a laboratory science and at least one of the following:
3. Graduated from a clinical laboratory training program
4. Three months of experience in each specialty of high complexity testing performed

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a full-time position. Hours vary. Occasional overtime may be required. The position operates in a professional office environment and the incumbent, in the course of performing this position, spends time writing, typing, speaking, listening, driving, seeing (such as close, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and adjusted focus), sitting, walking, standing, and reaching. The incumbent may operate any or all of the following standard office equipment including but not limited to multi-line telephone system, postage mater, facsimile machines, calculator, photocopy machine, computer/printer, and coffee maker. The incumbent may operate medical equipment. The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

OTHER

Employee performance, in part, is evaluated based upon completion of the tasks listed herein. PTCOA/ISI reserves the right to change this job description at any time according to business needs and/or assign tasks that it may deem appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and employment with PTCOA/ISI may be terminated by the employee or employer at any time, for any reason.