At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories Pursue your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in the state-of-the-art Duke Health laboratories. Duke Health laboratories are College of American Pathologists accredited and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments certified. The multidisciplinary team is committed to serving the rare and complex testing needs of Duke Health patients by providing timely and accurate results, educating the next generation of laboratorians, scientists and physicians, and researching and developing the cutting-edge diagnostics of tomorrow. Medical Lab Technician II supporting Ambulatory Services, specifically Urgent Care. Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with a 1-hour lunch. Weekend on call by phone, as needed. This position is eligible for a $5,000 commitment bonus, for a 1-year commitment. General Description Coordinate and participate in various complex technical tasks in performing laboratory tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Job Duties Perform routine tests in clinical laboratories for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease using standard techniques and equipment. Perform related duties in the laboratory including storing and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to prepare specimens and perform analytical tests. Prepare sterile media in plates, jars, or test tubes for use in growing bacterial cultures Incubate culture for specific times at prescribed temperatures. Understand and comply with laboratory Quality Control and Quality Assurance policies and procedures for instrumentation and testing. Prepare solutions, reagents and stains, following standard laboratory formulas and procedures. Maintain detailed records of tests performed and report laboratory test results to appropriate personnel. Recognize Quality Control shifts and trends and take appropriate action whenever necessary. Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on test equipment, clean and sterilize laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments, and maintain laboratory supply of chemicals and glassware. Perform routine maintenance on equipment. Collect blood specimens from patients using venipuncture, or heel or finger stick. Carry out Point-of-Care Testing waived tests and urinalysis without a microscope. Utilize various hospital and laboratory information systems and software. Interact in a professional and courteous manner with doctors, nurses, and other personnel to provide technical guidance and address concerns. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience involving patient contact, customer service in a medical setting, and strong communication
