Job Title: lab tech
Department: Laboratory
Reports To: Director
FLSA Status:

• Manages operations of patient samples with regards to in-house and outsourced lab-work.

General Accountabilities

• process all incoming and outgoing lab request
• familiar with use of both chemistry machines as well as how to do dilutions if needed
• ability to read sample slides and log findings in appropriate location on patients electronic medical record.
• log outgoing samples and attach results as the become available onto the patients electronic medical record.
• go over results with clients after doctors review and notations have been made.
• perform required maintenance on all lab equipment
• keep a count of all inventory within the lab; adding inventory needed to the want list
• ability to stain and read sample slides as directed according to training

Job Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Associate’s Degree Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
• Minimum Experience: 3 Years Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
• Minimum Field of Expertise: ALT Certification and experience in veterinary hospital kennel or animal research laboratory
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Preferred Experience: 5 Years
• Preferred Field of Expertise: Biological Science degree, ALT Certification and experience in veterinary hospital kennel or animal research laboratory

Competencies

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops eloquent solutions; Uses reason.
• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues development opportunities; Shares knowledge and expertise with others.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens attentively; Responds informatively to questions.
• Delegation – Delegates work assignments; Sets objectives and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition when appropriate.
• Management – Includes staff in planning and decision-making processed; Makes self available and visible to staff; Provides regular feedback; Develops subordinates’ skills.
• Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops action plans.
• Instructing/Training – Thoroughly and clearly explains relevant information to others; Accurately demonstrates necessary skills and techniques.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to sit.
• Occasionally required to walk.
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to bend, lift or climb
• Occasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds)
• Occasionally required to lift moderate weights (25-50 pounds)
• Occasionally required to lift heavy weights (50 pounds or greater)
• Finger dexterity required.
• Hand coordination required.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus

Work Environment

• Exposure to adverse conditions.
• Exposure to extreme heat.
• Exposure to extreme cold.
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to high, precarious places
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Exposure to outside weather conditions
• Possible risk of electrical shock
• Exposure to explosives
• Possible risk of radiation and vibration.
• Protective clothing or equipment is required including: gloves, helmets, steel-toed boots, protective eyewear.