Laboratory Tech Checklist

GENERAL SKILLS EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Blood Bank
Hematology
Chemistry
Body Fluid Testing
Coagulation
Immunology/Serology
Microbiology
Basic Lab Procedures
Basic Lab Safety
Sources of Error in Lab Testing
Quality Assurance in Lab Testing
Decontamination Procedures
Knowledge of "Do Not Use Abbreviations"
Charge/Supervisor experience
Knowledge of current Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals
Knowledge/familiarity with HCAHPS scores
Selecting Appropriate: Type of sample for test requested
Selecting Appropriate: Methods for test requested
Selecting Appropriate: Reagents for test
Selecting Appropriate: Media for test
Selecting Appropriate: Control for test
Selecting Appropriate: Instrument to perform test
Selecting Appropriate: Routine procedures to verify results
Selecting Appropriate: Special procedures to verify results
Preparing Appropriate: Samples
Preparing Appropriate: Reagents
Preparing Appropriate: Media
Preparing Appropriate: Blood Products
Preparing Appropriate: Controls
Preparing Appropriate: Instruments
Preparing Appropriate: Accurately calculating results of testing
Evaluating lab Data: Verify Test Results for reporting
Evaluating lab Data: Recognize Inconsistent results
Evaluating lab Data: Recognize sources of error
Evaluating lab Data: Check for common procedural problems
Evaluating lab Data: Check for common technical problems
Evaluating lab Data: Take corrective action
Evaluating lab Data: Determine Instrument adjustments
Evaluating lab Data: Assess accuracy of test procedures
Evaluating lab Data: Recognize abnormal results
Evaluating lab Data: Recognize the need for additional testing
Phlebotomy: Finger stick
Phlebotomy: Heel stick
Phlebotomy: Butterfly
Phlebotomy: Venipuncture
Phlebotomy: Pediatric
Phlebotomy: Knowledge of tube types and uses
Phlebotomy: Manual Pipetting
Glucose tolerance testing
Glucometer use

WORK SETTING:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Hospital
Clinic

AGE-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Newborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days)
Infant (31 days to 12 months)
Toddler/Preschool (13 months to 5 years)
School Age Child/adolescent (6 years to 18 years)
Young Adults/Middle Adult (19 years to 64 years)
Older Adults/Elderly (65+ years)