Medical Technician

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Performs venous and capillary blood collection procedures using aseptic techniques, precise anatomical site selection, and appropriate phlebotomy equipment based on patient age and condition.

Administers specialized oral testing agents (e.g., Glucola) and manages emergency patient response procedures, including CPR, when necessary.

Primary point of contact for patients, visitors, and telephone inquiries.

Verifies patient military healthcare eligibility and identity in accordance with local policies, schedules testing, manages supply inventories, and maintains reception desk organization.

Evaluates, verifies, and processes a wide variety of incoming laboratory specimens.

Directs pre-analytic processing, resolves specimen errors, conducts problem-solving for missing orders/samples, and coordinates with clinical providers to ensure specimens meet stringent testing requirements.

Enters patient demographics, clinical histories, and handwritten civilian/military orders into the automated Laboratory Information System (Genesis).

Researches missing patient metrics and documents medication histories relevant to testing interpretation.

Provides clinical instruction and hands-on training to enlisted military students, civilian laboratory technician students, nursing staff, and new employees.

Strictly adheres to HIPAA regulations, standard safety precautions, and biohazardous waste disposal guidelines.