Palo Alto, California
13 days ago
Lab Technician
The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Contractors must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Contractors must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanfords patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.



Prepare clinical samples and products for testing, including accessioning and processing, following laboratory protocols. Set up instruments (programming instructions, specimen and reagent placement, and labware) for automated laboratory tasks. Maintain instruments, including reagent replenishment, cleaning, and other required actions.
Perform additional tasks assigned by Supervisor or Laboratory Director, which may include but not limited to:
Prepare reagents for the lab, as requested.
Change equipment supplies when needed.
Document and transcribe quality control measures, including environmental readings for lab, equipment function checks, and isolation quality control.
Train back-up staff as necessary.
Recommend necessary changes for better workflow and coordinates implementation with supervisor.
Respond to emergency staffing situations as requested.
May be assigned to assist or substitute for other Level I or II lab technicians, Lab Assistants, or other staff.
Other tasks may include (but not be limited to) ordering, receiving and stocking supplies, and laboratory maintenance.
Maintain sample inventories, including receipt, processing, storage and disposal of samples when necessary. Update computer databases for sample storage. Fix errors in data entry.

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