Pathology Tech Student PD

Clinical Laboratory TechnicianUnder the general supervision of 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.Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors, which describe how we work together and how we get things done. These include:Instill Trust and Value DifferencesPatient and Community FocusCollaborateResponsibilitiesPrepares and determines suitability of solutions and reagents, following standard laboratory formulasSets up and reads routine blood and urine cultures to detect pathogenic bacteria and determine organism susceptibility to various antibioticsPerforms routine clinical and microscopic tests on urine, stool, and other specimensSets up instruments by re-supplying reagents, calibrates equipment, and runs specimens on a variety of automated systemsDraws patient blood samples following established procedures and transports specimens to the laboratory for testingNotes and logs specimens received and maintains detailed records of all tests performedReports test results to authorized individualsReviews test results to ensure accuracy and conformance with established quality control parametersPrepares specimens for testing procedures, including cutting, sectioning, staining, and smearingLabels and logs all specimens processedCleans and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, and workbenchesPerforms other related duties as requiredMinimum QualificationsBasic KnowledgeRequires knowledge generally obtained through an Associate's degree in chemistry, biology, or a related area, or equivalent practical laboratory experienceDemonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns throughout the care processExperienceSix to twelve months of job-related experience requiredWork Environment & Physical RequirementsWorks in a laboratory environment with exposure to unpleasant odors, infectious materials, toxins, and other hazardous materialsPhysical ability to lift and carry laboratory equipment and materialsAbility to operate laboratory equipment and instruments and perform assigned procedures and tests accuratelyPhysical and visual dexterity required to conduct and interpret testsAbility to stand and work at laboratory benches for extended periodsPay Range:$18.00-$25.82EEO Statement:Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.Location:The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906Work Type:Per Diem, Weekends and some eveningsWork Shift:EveningDaily Hours:Per Diem - As requiredDriving Required:No