Laboratory Technician

Lab Technician in Newborn Screening - Accessioning

Examines incoming specimens for appropriateness, to include the following: Age of specimen, Information provided on form, Paired specimens when required. (15%). Always selects proper specimen area to be punched and performs punching disk procedure with accuracy. (15%). Shreds specimens that are outside the State of TN retention policy. (15%). Accurately keying and verifying Newborn Screening data into the Neometrics System (25%). Accurately numbers and dates forms and enters specimen on daily log sheets and worksheets. (10%). Performs additional tasks when necessary to enhance the total laboratory performance. Aides in identifying repeat specimens for specific tests. (10%). Accurately checks patient name/number on specimen form. (5%). Properly pre-accessions specimens for individual tests. (4%). Provides proper holding temperatures and/or conditions for specimen being processed at a later date. (1%). Levels progress depending on years of experience and specialty.

Minimum Verification Requirements

Please complete the following verifications with Info Cubic upon candidate's selection. Additional verifications may be identified by the agency.

• TN Standard Background Check

  Baseline background check

  • Global Monitor Check
  • US Criminal Record Locator w/ Alias
  • Federal Criminal History (7 years)
  • County Criminal History (7 years)
  • National Sex Offender Registry

Breakout Invoice By Classification

Type Category Qualification Description Competency Required Skills Others Accuracy Proficient (4-6 Years) No Skills Others Computer literacy Proficient (4-6 Years) No Skills Others Knowledge of HIPAA Novice (1-3 Years) No Skills Others Maintaining Confidentiality Novice (1-3 Years) No