Laboratory Technician

Description

Check-Up Medicina e Diagnóstico, the third largest laboratory in the state of Minas Gerais by number of tests processed, operating in the fields of Clinical Analysis and Imaging Diagnosis, is seeking a **Junior Laboratory Technician**. **Mission:** Process biological samples. Analyze quality control results and biological sample processing outcomes. Support the supervisor in various departmental activities. **RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES:** * Perform maintenance and cleaning of equipment; verify supplies, reagents, and consumables. * Register patients in the system according to physician requests and current acceptance rules. * Complete the department’s control spreadsheet. * Reconstitute controls and calibrators required for the department, where applicable (Immunochemistry and Emergency). * Verify sample quality upon receipt, recording non-conformities (acceptance under restriction) and/or need for recollection (rejection). * Process routine biological samples. * Count supplies within the department. * Request reagents for subsequent routine use. * Monitor delay statistics. * Generate Quarantine and delayed-sample reports. * Perform tests manually. * Store and discard sorology samples (cold room and refrigerators) within the defined timeframe. * Contact technical support when necessary. * Resolve mechanical equipment issues when required. * Collect biological samples when necessary. * Clean and organize workbenches and the department overall. * Dispose of waste according to the PGRSS (Healthcare Waste Management Plan). * Record department-generated data in the appropriate spreadsheets. * Follow department-defined routines. * Assist in quality control processing. * Assist in training new department staff on performed activities. * Train new department staff on performed activities. * Process and analyze quality control, record non-conformities and corrective actions taken, and notify supervision and management of any inadequacies. * Contact equipment and supply vendors to resolve issues related to machines, devices, and reagents. * Ensure preservation and maintenance of processing equipment. * Release Level I and Level II test results. * Contact units (UAIS and hospitals) and physicians to obtain clinical data. * Contact units (UAIS and hospitals) and physicians to communicate clinical limits and obtain clinical data. * Directly contact patients for possible clarification of doubts and communication of abnormal results. * Guide and supervise the team in the absence of technical supervision and/or technical management. * Modify test masks in the laboratory information system. * Notify epidemiological surveillance of notifiable diseases. * Operate communication between the operating system and the interface. * Assist the department supervisor in validating new equipment. * Validate new equipment. **EDUCATION:** Minimum: Technical or undergraduate degree in Clinical Analysis or Pathology. EXPERIENCE: Test processing; Quality control and test processing and analysis; Report release. **KNOWLEDGE:** Intermediate computer skills; Sample collection and test processing; Quality control processing and analysis; Technical department areas to correlate results prior to release; Statistical data analysis; Current regulations governing report release; Advanced knowledge of the operating system (Shift LIS). **SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday 07:00–16:30; Saturday 07:00–11:00.** Compensation: R$1.651,86 per month Benefits: * Medical assistance * Dental assistance * Commercial agreements and discounts * Life insurance * Meal allowance * Transportation allowance Work location: On-site