Technicians perform laboratory testing under direct and general supervision, as required by the test and the conditions of the technician's license. Technicians performing high-complexity testing must meet the requirements as described in CLIA amendments 42 CFR 493.1489. Other duties include:
- Performing tests only as authorized by the director and the technician's licensed specialty.
- Following the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and running tests
- Participating in proficiency testing and demonstrating that proficiency samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples
- Following quality control and instrument calibration policies
- Documenting corrective action taken when results exceed the laboratory's acceptable performance values
- Identifying potential problems with tests or reporting results
- Notifying a technologist or supervisor if results are outside the laboratory's acceptable performance levels
