Under general supervision, to perform, analyze, and interpret a variety of both routine standardized and less routine clinical laboratory testing procedures; to develop and maintain specialized laboratory equipment and procedures.

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• Calibrates test equipment and instruments;
  
• Carries out and interprets existing laboratory routines, methods, and procedures;
  
• Independently performs laboratory testing procedures and may be required to perform testing within established limits in several laboratory sections;
  
• Reviews quality control records to determine whether test results are accurate within prescribed limits and makes necessary adjustments;
  
• Regularly maintains quality control programs consistent with specific laboratory policies and procedures;
  
• Regularly maintains all equipment relevant to assigned area according to equipment specifications and established laboratory policies and procedures and performs emergency repair, as required;
  
• Assists other laboratory personnel with problems that they are unable to resolve;
  
• Orients and trains students and new employees;
  
• Collects specimens from patients;
  
• Maintains adequate records, such as worksheets, logs, inventory lists, QC (Quality Control) checklists, and other laboratory records as needed;
  
• Prepares reagents, stains, and other test/procedure materials;
  
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
  
• Performs other related duties as required.

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  Provide support and assistance utilizing teamwork to resolve problems and promote achievement of common goals;
  
• Train all levels of laboratory personnel in technical laboratory procedures and equipment usage;
  
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, adjust, and maintain highly sensitive laboratory equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and established laboratory, procedures; make necessary emergency equipment repairs;
  
• Review the work of students and other laboratory personnel, checking for accuracy within specifications;
  
• Independently perform standard, complex, and non-routine clinical laboratory tests accurately and with skill;
  
• Collect specimens from patients with skill, patience, and tact;
  
• Be sensitive, courteous, and responsive;
  
• Maintain records and prepare technical, factual reports of test results;
  
• Follow written and oral technical directions;
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
  
• Evaluate normal and abnormal test results.