Laboratory Support Technician Job, 1st & 2nd Shift Per Diem, Lab Department

Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Laboratory Support Technician for Lab Department as a 1st & 2nd Shift Per Diem job in Putnam, CT. Laboratory Support Technician Benefits Summary Sick Time 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution Pet Insurance Clinical Ladder Program Shift Differential Pay for Performance Summary As the Laboratory Support Technician, you will be a vital member of a dynamic team responsible for … Performs a variety of procedures with the receiving and/or processing of laboratory requisitions and specimens. Enters reference laboratory reports and technical data into the laboratory computer. ... Job Responsibilities Receives specimens from couriers and verifies that specimens match requisition request. Processes specimens including centrifugation, pour-off and aliquoting and maintaining specimen integrity and identity. Reconciles every “left-over” specimen with every “left-over” requisition in order not to miss physician request for patient testing. Sorts and triages specimens to appropriate workstation. Answers phone and communicates pertinent information to medical staff, physician office staff and phlebotomists throughout DKH network so that patients are not redrawn for blood work. Responsible for problem resolution with reference laboratories to prevent patient redraws and increase customer satisfaction with laboratory service. Is responsible for contacting reference lab and determining what clerk and phlebotomist need to do to complete physician order. Education and Experience Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent required Current knowledge of Medical Technology/MLT background preferred 5 years of experience in a hospital lab preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Familiarity with laboratory information systems, including but not limited to, order entry, inquiry and specimen tracking. Excellent communication skills including telephone, written correspondence and speaking Knowledge of OSHA and those regulations relating to the use of hazardous chemicals in the histology laboratory Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology Day Kimball Health is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke-free environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Day Kimball Healthcare