Laboratory Technician

The Laboratory Technician performs tasks to support the laboratory technical staff in the areas of specimen procurement, specimen processing and drug screen lab testing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Labels specimens accurately and distributes them to the appropriate personnel to ensure specimen integrity.
• Accession specimens accurately into the EMR system using prescribed laboratory guidelines.
• Processes specimens and prepares them for shipping and testing.
• Tracks all specimen samples in EMR system for inventory purposes, as required.
• Conducts supply inventory and stocks the lab with appropriate materials.
• Assists in the care and maintenance of lab work area, furnishings and equipment.
• Follows test requirements of laboratory and ensures samples are appropriate for testing.
• Disposes of all laboratory wastes following OSHA and lab guidelines.
• Performs necessary maintenance, quality control, drug screen testing and resulting on an analyzer.
• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with CLIA, Company and any other applicable policies and procedures.
• Adheres to Infection Control, Safety and OSHA standards as specified by CLIA, and Company standards.
• Perform job in accordance with Company Mission, vision, and goals.
• Exercise confidentiality in all areas, abiding by HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Properly maintains the lab and work areas.
• Accurately and efficiently completes assigned daily tasks by end of each day.
• Accurately maintains and organizes specimens for immediate retrieval and testing.
• Checks work e-mail on a regular basis throughout the workday.
• Participate in and complete all required trainings and in-services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Must possess and maintain a medical lab technician certification.
• Must have knowledge of Internet and Microsoft Office software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook).
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including exceptional customer service.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with doctors, clinical staff, other co-workers and the public.
• Must be able to work individually as well as within a team.
• Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Must be able to respond with patience and understanding during stressful conditions related to patient health and emergent situations.
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize.
• Must demonstrate extreme attention to detail.
• Must possess strong organization skills.
• Must be able to problem solve and use reasoning.
• Must be able to meet predefined quality standards.
• Must maintain and project a professional attitude and appearance at all time.
• Must have a working knowledge of the healthcare field and medical specialty, as well as medical terminology.
• All staff are expected to have a strong desire to provide excellent customer service; to comply with the rules and regulations of those organizations to which we are accountable; to have high ethical and professional standards of conduct; and to have an attitude of wanting to continuously improve their own professional performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of prior experience working in a laboratory.
• One (1) year of prior experience working with a Laboratory Information System (LIS).

Driving/Travel:

The employee must have reliable transportation. While the primary workplace may be closest to the employee’s home, work assignments could be in any of the Company’s locations.