The Clinical Laboratory Technician operates instruments under the supervision of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Follows established procedures for processing biological specimens for analysis. Performs clerical and phlebotomy functions as needed.

1. Operates instruments under supervision of Clinical Laboratory Scientist:
   a. Operates instruments per SOP.
   b. Recognizes instrument malfunctions and notifies appropriate supervisory personnel when they occur.
2. Performs routine quality control procedures and documents results according to SOP. Recognizes out of control results and immediately notifies supervisory personnel.
3. Performs routine maintenance procedures and documents results according to SOP.
4. Performs inventory of reagents and supplies as required by the department.
5. Assists in putting away incoming supplies according to storage requirements.
6. Performs specimen handling and processing (sorting, matching, prioritizing, centrifuging, and aliquoting) and/or microbiology specimen processing, plating and AFB processing. Performs specimen send-out protocol according to SOP.
7. Prepares stains and reagents according to SOP.
8. Performs phlebotomy functions, including adult, pediatric and neonates according to SOP as required.
9. Performs and shares all the job responsibilities designated for the positions of Lab Assistant III, Lab Assistant II and Lab Assistant I as assigned.
10. Acts under the direction of Laboratory Director in other necessary activities if consistent with training, education and professional ethics.

EDUCATION: 

Two years of college preferred 

EXPERIENCE: 

Experience in operating laboratory instruments and specimen processing. 

Knowledge of specimen send-outs and microbiology specimen processing (including AFB processing) 

Five years clinical laboratory experience (including phlebotomy) 

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: 

Phlebotomy certification from a California Department of Health Services. 

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE: 

Ability to perform all phlebotomy functions, including adult, pediatric and neonates. 

Familiarity with medical terminology and basic typing skills.