Lab Technician

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing. As a Laboratory Technician, you will be an integral part of the healthcare team, responsible for performing a variety of laboratory procedures to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients.

POSITION SCOPE

1. Financial Responsibility – None
2. Staff/Supervision – None

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Specimen Collection: Receiving, accessing and processing various types of patient

specimens, including blood, urine, and tissue samples, according to established protocols and safety standards.

1. Testing Procedures: Performing a wide range of laboratory tests using automated equipment, analytical instruments, and manual techniques.
2. Quality Control: Conducting quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy, precision, and reliability of laboratory test results. Recognizing and troubleshooting technical issues, instrument malfunctions, or deviations from expected outcomes.
3. Data Analysis: Analyzing test results, interpreting findings, and accurately documenting findings in laboratory information systems and electronic medical records. Reporting abnormal or critical results to healthcare providers promptly and following established protocols.
4. Equipment Maintenance: Maintaining laboratory equipment, instruments, and analytical systems by performing routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting activities. Following manufacturer's guidelines and regulatory requirements for equipment operation and maintenance.
5. Safety and Compliance: Adhering to laboratory safety protocols, including proper handling and disposal of biohazardous materials, chemical reagents, and sharps. Ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies such as CLIA, and OSHA.
6. Inventory Management: Monitoring and maintaining adequate levels of laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables. Ordering supplies as needed, tracking inventory usage, and assisting with inventory control processes.
7. Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of laboratory tests, procedures, and results. Ensuring Lab inbox and Interface Reconciliation is completed in ECW on a daily basis. Ensure Lab Corps accounts and patient resolve issues are handled on a weekly basis.
8. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and patients, to ensure effective patient care and communication of laboratory findings. Providing support and assistance to colleagues as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Current BLS Certification
• Current Class C driver’s license.

Experience

• Previous medical office experience is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in English written and oral communication preferred, Spanish and other languages are desirable.

Physical/Environmental

• Work may involve exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odor and/or loud noises.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to maintain sufficient visual acuity to read, and write.
• Position requires sufficient hearing level to effectively communicate with people directly or by telephone.
• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
• Willingness to travel.

Additional Requirements

• Position requires sufficient hearing level to effectively communicate with people directly or by telephone.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds, assisting with patients and standing and/or walking for most of the day.
• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odor and/or loud noises.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to maintain sufficient visual acuity to read, write and operate equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications