Clinical Lab Technician
About The Position
MedLink Georgia is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Clinical Lab Technician to support healthcare professionals in delivering patient-centered care in Habersham, Georgia. The technician performs phlebotomy and routine in-house laboratory studies, prepares specimens for outside testing, maintains laboratory equipment and supplies, and follows established procedures and clinic protocols. The position also includes patient education, support for occupational health visits, clerical work, communication with patients and team members, and participation in community health, team huddles, and staff development activities.
Requirements
- Certification as a Laboratory Technician, Phlebotomist, or Medical Assistant.
- At least one year of experience in the medical field, or completion of an approved internship program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in CPR is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform venous and capillary phlebotomy according to established procedures and conduct routine in-house laboratory studies.
- Match computer orders with specimen labels; sort, verify, and log specimens; arrange reports for delivery; and keep work surfaces clean and orderly.
- Maintain quality results by running standards and controls, performing routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, calibrating equipment using approved procedures, and monitoring quality-control measures and protocols.
- Prepare specimens for outside laboratory studies.
- Maintain knowledge of specimen collection devices and tubes.
- Maintain equipment, ensure adequate laboratory supplies, and keep the workspace organized.
- Sterilize medical equipment and keep it in good working order.
- Follow safe work practices and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
- Follow clinic guidelines and protocols and participate in developing new ones.
- Share information gathered from patients with appropriate team members to support comprehensive patient care.
- Explain procedures to patients and provide and document patient education as appropriate for the test being performed.
- Assist with occupational health visits according to established protocols.
- Perform paperwork and clerical duties as necessary, including answering phones and entering information into computers.
- Manage a personal inbox and assist with calling patients about laboratory test results.
- Participate in community health and disease prevention activities.
- Participate in daily team huddles as required or requested.
- Participate in staff development programs and promote team cohesiveness.
- Treat staff, practitioners, visitors, and patients with dignity and respect.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
