Job Description

Overview:

Interventional Spine and Pain Institute isseeking a part time (working up to full time) dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technician to join our dynamic team in a clinical laboratory setting. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting patient care by performing toxicology laboratory tests and analyses, ensuring accurate results that aid in diagnosis and treatment. This position requires proficiency in various laboratory techniques and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety. This role will have the opportunity to oversee and perform specimen processing, test performance, confirmation and release of all qualitative and quantitative test results. The ideal fit for this role is someone with at least 2 years of high complexity LCMS testing and a real interest in working independently and without excessive management or oversight. Other responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

Conduct routine and specialized laboratory tests, including immunoassays, and sample preparations and testing on both instruments (analyzer and LCMS) Monitoring test analyses and specimen processing to ensure acceptable levels of analytic performance Proficiency in utilizing lab LIS for data management and record-keeping as well as an understanding of how the program and instruments interact with each other Ensuring patient results are not reported or released until corrective action has been taken to ensure test performance Follow established protocols for quality control and assurance to ensure accurate test results Collaborate with healthcare professionals to discuss test results and provide insights as needed Maintaining records on testing proficiency and results Any administrative duties that accompany patient specimen testing Maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring it is calibrated and functioning properly Troubleshoot instrumentation in the case of abnormal results or failed QA/QC Adhere to safety standards and regulations within the clinical laboratory environment, including laboratory's QC policies and documenting all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibration, with instrument maintenance Working in conjunction with staff consultant and lab director, as well as any other necessary authoritative parties, on compliance with all COLA/CLIA policies

Qualifications

Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science field Minimum of 2 years of experience in toxicology certification and the releasing of quantitative and quantitative results Proficiency in laboratory techniques relevant to clinical settings and toxicology testing Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) preferred Experience working in a hospital or clinical laboratory environment is highly desirable Strong attention to detail with excellent data management skills Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Effective communication skills for interacting with colleagues and healthcare professionals Pain Management experience preferred, but not required Experience with Indiko and Agilent 6400 Series Triple Quad LCMS preferred
Join us in making a difference in patient care through accurate testing and analysis!

Job Types: Part-time, PRN

Pay: $24.88 - $28.34 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Schedule:

4 hour shift Rotating shift
Work Location: In person