Technologist, Trainee

Overview

Primary Purpose Technologist Trainee is a training position, preparing the employee to work independently as a licensed scientist (Technologist) and to further gain ASCP certification within five years. Works under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Certified Technologist, or Technologist in providing services of both a technical and non-technical nature in the laboratory services area.

Schedule Sunday - Wednesday (40 hrs/wk)

12:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Training Schedule Monday - Thursday

8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Department
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Genomics - 394

• Performs waived and automated analytic processes. This includes qualitative, semi-qualitative, or quantitative tests performed automatically by an instrument.
• Oversees calibration on self-calibrating instruments and performs select calibration processes.
• Performs selected moderate and high complexity analytic processes (both automated and non-automated).
• Operates selected laboratory instruments and ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment. Performs minor troubleshooting and routine maintenance under direction of a Technologist and/or Technical Supervisor. Maintains records and documentation.
• Performs and documents quality control and equipment maintenance within predetermined parameters.
• Accurately logs in and processes specimens according to established departmental procedures.
• Follows appropriate specimen collection, handling, and transport procedures. Resolves sample handling problems or refers problems to designated Technologists, and/or Technical Supervisor.
• Processes data and transcribes data in the laboratory computer system. All results are validated by the qualified personnel (Technologist, Certified Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist).
• Trains on new procedures to a prescribed level of competency.
• Meets output measures as defined by individual group procedures. Assists others in areas of defined competency when assigned workload is complete.
• Refer requests for special and unusual tests to the Technical Supervisor and/or Group Manager.
• Assists in data collection for QA indicators as defined.
• Assists in the performance of validation of equipment and test methods as defined.
• Assists in the creation and review of standard operating procedures (SOPs) as defined.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing as defined.
• Appropriately stocks and maintains reagents and supplies.
• Assists in the training of Technicians as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Stooping:
  Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Reaching:
  Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Mobility:
  The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Communication:
  Frequently communicate with others.
• PPE:
  Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
• ARUP Policies and Procedures:
  To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
• Sedentary Work:
  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Fine Motor Control:
  Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Vision:
  Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.
• Color Vision:
  Perception of and ability to distinguish colors.
• Continuing
  
  Education:
  
  Continual assessment of current literature and best practices.

Technologist Trainees at ARUP must have a Bachelor’s degree in the chemical or biological sciences with the following course requirements:

• Chemistry
  • 23 semester credit hours of science courses
  • 3 semester credit hours of physics, math, or statistics
  • 16 semester credits hours in chemistry

• Cytogenetics and Molecular Biology
  • 23 semester credit hours of science courses
  • 3 semester credit hours of physics, math, or statistics
  • 16 semester credits hours in biological…