What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician - Sylvania, GA position at Optim?
Optim Medical Center - Screven is seeking a full time Lab Manager for our Sylvania location.
Job Requirements:
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Performs technical laboratory functions including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, immunology, allergy testing, and other tests. Performs echocardiography (EKG), phlebotomy, pulmonary function testing tasks on occasion.
- Reports test results following clinic protocols, alerting physicians and/or nurses immediately about “red flag” results.
- Ensures quality control in collecting specimens and in ensuring appropriate sampling and record keeping. May instruct laboratory assistant on housekeeping and other tasks.
- Maintains equipment, instruments, and supplies as needed.
- Complies with all quality assurance policies and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education: High school diploma. Successful completion of medical technologist, medical laboratory technician, or certified laboratory assistant program.
Experience: Minimum two years of laboratory experience, preferably in clinic setting.
Other Requirements: American Medical Technologist certification.
Performance Requirements:
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications, and tests.
- Knowledge of use and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality assurance policies and regulations.
Skills:
- Skill in applying appropriate testing procedures.
- Skill in proper use, preventive maintenance, and repair.
- Skill in appropriate quality control and confidentiality procedures.
Abilities:
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem solve, make decisions, and use discretion in reporting/distributing results.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, and staff.
- Ability to organize workload effectively and work quickly with high level of accuracy using manual/finger dexterity and eye–hand coordination.
Equipment Operated: Standard laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Work Environment: Laboratory unit, well lighted and temperature controlled. Exposure to chemicals, communicable diseases, biohazards, and other conditions related to medical setting.
Optim Offers:
- Competitive Pay
- Company Benefits
- Vacation, Personal Time Off and Sick Leave
- Holiday Pay
- 401K Plan
Salary : $29,700 - $37,700
