Blood Gas Technician, Per-Diem, Rotating Shifts
Core
Performs laboratory measurements on whole blood supernatants and other fluids, maintains and calibrates lab equipment, and communicates with clinical staff to support patient care.
Role type
clinical laboratory technician (blood gas)
Builds
laboratory test results for patient care
Domain
healthcare + clinical laboratory
Required skills
laboratory experience, blood gas analysis, equipment maintenance and calibration, cardiopulmonary physiology knowledge, statistical compilation
Preferred skills
Respiratory Therapy modalities knowledge
Technologies
lab equipment for blood gas analysis
Responsibilities
perform laboratory measurements on whole blood supernatants and other fluids; perform preventative maintenance, calibrations and repairs on lab equipment; identify, correct and document problems affecting test performance; compile daily statistics; communicate with physicians, nurses, therapists and other clinical personnel
Seniority
entry-level to mid-level clinical staff
