Description

Purpose:
Prepare, process, clean and maintain the supply of glassware and equipment related to laboratory functions and procedures. Clean laboratory counter tops and sinks, and other equipment regularly.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of different equipment used. Operate oven dryer to dry glassware. Operate water deionizer unit. Operate pipette washer.
• Prepare working stock of various laboratory solutions. Prepare specimen collection supplies and other supplies for physicians' offices and off-campus lab sites. Keep Operating Room and Outpatient Procedure Unit stocked with formalin filled containers and other requested items.
• Perform specialized cleaning procedures; secure and wash all items by use of prescribed techniques and by the use of disinfectants.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. Perform support functions. Transport specimens, requisitions, and report to the appropriate areas.
• Inventory, requisition, and restock cleaning and other supplies as needed. File laboratory reports and slides. Follow UPMC and Laboratory Policies Attend meetings and in-service programs as required.
• Keep storeroom orderly. Test and clean emergency showers and eyewash station; keep records of this activity.
• Demonstrate knowledge of proper disposal. Sort laboratory waste and ensure that it is directed to the proper area for disposal. Dispose of clinical specimens. Perform clerical duties accurately and effectively.
• Defrost and clean refrigerators, clean cabinets, water baths, and other selected items of equipment in various laboratory sections. Examine glassware for cleanliness and breakage.
• Test glassware, pipettes and acid washed items for acidity. Inventory, requisition, and restock supplies as needed.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma. 
• Ability to receive, comprehend, and carry out instructions. 
• Ability to work safely with equipment, supplies, and materials. 
• Ability to comply with attendance requirements. 
• Ability to comply with personnel policies.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred. 

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