Performs tasks, duties and/or complex tests in all areas of the laboratory assigned according to established laboratory protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, COLA accreditation requirements and hospital standards. Collects and processes specimens utilizing protocols and technical knowledge. Performs quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting protocols to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, procedures. Validates and delivers results of tests performed and assists with all technical troubleshooting and quality assurance issues. Follows established safety practices including biohazards, exposure control plan (blood-borne pathogens), infection control to include standard precautions, employee right to know (hazardous chemicals), and chemical hygiene standard and maintains required documentation for compliance with federal, state, and local, regulations. Assist with performing proficiency testing for each test to include corrective action when necessary. Develop and foster collaboration among clinical departments and affiliated services to ensure an integrated and coordinated approach to providing laboratory services and resolution of customer complaints or problems. Coordinate and perform all pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory activities in collaboration with the Laboratory Director and Technical Consultant Assist with patient care and other activities within the scope of state license and/or regulations. May include, but not limited to, phlebotomy, IV starts, initiating EKGs, vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry and superficial wound care. Provide for patient safety related to age and condition Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and/or assist others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patient