Clinical Lab Technician (Phlebotomist)

Medlink Georgia • Bowman, GA

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About The Position

MedLink Georgia is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Clinical Lab Technician to support healthcare professionals in delivering patient-centered care. The technician performs venous and capillary phlebotomy, routine in-house laboratory studies, specimen preparation, and related quality-control and equipment-maintenance work. The role also includes patient education, occupational health visit support, clerical tasks, patient follow-up, and participation in team and community health activities.

Requirements

• Certification as a Laboratory Technician, Phlebotomist, or Medical Assistant.
• At least 1 year of experience in the medical field, completion of an approved internship program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in CPR.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy through venous and capillary puncture according to established procedures and perform routine in-house laboratory studies.
• Match computer orders with specimen labels; sort, check, and log specimens; arrange reports for delivery; and keep work surfaces clean and orderly.
• Maintain quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function, performing routine 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, keep the laboratory stocked with adequate supplies, and keep the workspace organized.
• Sterilize medical equipment and maintain it in good working order.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow safe work practices.
• 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, provide patient education, and document education as appropriate for the test being performed.
• Assist with occupational health visits according to established protocols.
• Complete paperwork and clerical duties as needed, including answering phones and computer entry.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed