Perm - Technologist - Laboratory (Evenings) San Leandro CA

***WILL HAVE TO DRIVE TO 10948 Bigge St San Leandro CA 94577 TO PICK UP AND RETURN VAN EVERY SHIFT***


Serves over 7,500 care facilities nationwide.
"Great company to work for. Great working environment and developmental training! Feel accomplished at the end of the day. Great opportunities to promote yourself within and fine tune your skills. Great benefits, coworkers are very helpful. Autonomy, variety of patients, always on the move, great benefits, job security, and a great team to work with that supports you."

Hourly: $26.00 - $32.00
20% Perm Placement Fee

Point of Care Lab Technician
Under supervision of Laboratory Manager, performs waived laboratory tests in a remote or mobile setting. Also responsible for monitoring quality of reagents and working condition of instruments.


Essential Functions:

• Receives specimens from phlebotomists and couriers.
• May operate a delivery van to bring the mobile lab to an area of high volume of STAT testing when applicable.
• Enters patient demographics and test orders into lab information system.
• Checks the quality control of each test prior to running and reporting patient results. Ensures QC is within appropriate limits and brings problems to a supervisor/manager in real time.
• Performs lab testing in the areas of point of care which may include Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Molecular and Coagulation.
• Data entry of test results.
• Confirms abnormal results prior to releasing and bring any "rare and improbable" test results to the attention of a supervisor/manager.
• Performs blood collection to include venipuncture and capillary specimens.
• Processes specimens and logs requisitions as needed.
• Close monitoring of STAT board to ensure STAT TAT goal is obtained consistently.
• Assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies and ensures compliance with state requirements for documentation of lot numbers with quality control and specimen records.
• Troubleshoots problems (client, instrument, computer) as needed.
• Performs maintenance on the automated instrumentation as needed.
• Records the quality control and maintains the QC records on all assays performed.
• Performs other tasks and procedures that are commensurate with education, training and abilities.
• Responsible for all clerical functions associated with specimen integrity, testing, identification and reporting of department testing.
• Follows all safety protocols as outlined in safety manual.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Laboratory staff can be expected to work in areas where hazards associated with, but not limited to blood-borne pathogens. Biological materials, hazardous substances and radioactive material exist and are handled. Appropriate training is provided regarding these hazards and staff is expected to adhere to all health and safety policies, at all times, whether they are in writing or verbalized by either management or the Health and Safety Officer.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand: to handle or feel: to talk and to hear. The employee occasionally is required to walk, sit: reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may lift and or move up to 15 pounds on occasion. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. No color visual deficiency.
Benefits:

• Medical/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Disability
• Additional Voluntary Benefits
• Voluntary Universal Life with Chronic Condition Rider
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• same day advances are available, discussed at interview

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Radiologic Technologists may push/pull anywhere from 50 - 100 lbs. With the use of vehicle ramps and pulleys, this weight decreases. When the tech is pushing/pulling the equipment in a facility or home; however, the weight can increase. 50 lbs of force (or more) can occur 16 to 24 times a day.

Requirement description : "By submitting your applicant to this need you are acknowledging that you have checked and have no inclination that your candidate has applied directly to this position. Any candidate that has applied directly is not eligible to be onboarded through an agency."

**NO PHLEBOTOMIST, MUST BE LVN, MLT, or CLS**
Education and Experience Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record and ability to drive safely.
• Familiarity with lab process and workflow.
• Previous experience with phlebotomy and laboratory testing preferred.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Any certification/licensure needed per state requirements.
• State of California only - qualify as testing personnel for waived testing, a minimum of licensed medical laboratory technician or licensed vocation nurse.

Job Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and organizational skills.
• Exercises accuracy and precision in completion of prescribed tasks and treatments.
• Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all individuals. Alternatively, those seeking an exemption must submit proper documentation supporting their request.

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

• California

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
Weekend Requirements : Discussed at interview
On Call Requirements : Discussed at interview