Stamford Health·Stamford, Connecticut
Perform and report accurate laboratory tests in compliance with policies while managing quality control and LIS functions. Maintain laboratory equipment, prepare reagents, and ensure uninterrupted testing through inventory management.
1. Performs laboratory tests and reports results with the appropriate documentation, in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with laboratory policies and procedures. Validates test results in the Laboratory Information System in order for accurate reports to be generated for physician review. In some instances may enter data directly into the computer system.
2. Performs all LIS functions relative to the scope of her/his responsibility to include worklists, outstanding reports, patient registration, etc.
3. Performs quality control for all testing and assures that results meet established criteria before releasing test results. Recognizes factors that may affect measurements and results and takes appropriate action.
4. Reports low supply inventory to appropriate staff. Ensures uninterrupted testing by informing appropriate personnel when supplies fall below par level.
5. Recognizes instrument or equipment failures and evaluates problem. Takes appropriate action to troubleshoot or to contact internal or external individuals for corrective action.
6. Prepares samples appropriately for testing. According to laboratory protocol prepares and labels stains, reagents, and stock solutions used in the processing of specimens. Maintains glassware and other materials necessary for the performance of clinical laboratory tests.
7. May temporarily assume supervisory responsibility of section during the absence of the supervisor.
Position Description: Page 2
Significant portions of daily assignments involve application of manual skills requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity.
Some portions of daily assignments involve prolonged standing, transporting material, trouble shooting equipment and lifting, moving, or carrying heavy objects.
Significant portions of daily assignments involve exposure to dirt, odors, noise or include patient care responsibilities with exposure to human waste, body fluid and similar elements. Significant portions of daily assignments involve occupational risk such as cuts, needle punctures, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, injuries from falls or back injury sustained while assisting with moving equipment or materials.
Market context
In Connecticut, allied-health laboratory roles are typically driven by steady hospital and health-system staffing needs, especially for candidates with current ASCP or AMT certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer hospital lab experience and expect familiarity with routine clinical testing workflows. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, then confirm your certification status and highlight any hospital lab experience in your application.