Lab Tech

Acadia • Williamson, WV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Williamson Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Williamson, WV, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our mission is to provide full-circle care that includes a blend of therapies and the use of safe and effective medications. Our team is the front line of our fight against the opiate epidemic. The Laboratory Technician is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results according to the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, and reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. The Laboratory Technician's primary responsibilities are completing and recording drug screen analyses and assisting with the flow of patients throughout the building.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required
• Medical experience is required
• Documentation of training appropriate for the testing performed prior to analyzing patient specimens

Nice To Haves

• experience drawing blood and/or recording drug screen analysis is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform daily quality control on test equipment, ensuring reagents/calibrators/and controls are performing within guidelines
• Verifying controls/tests on the test equipment and approving them in the LIS. Reviewing, reporting, and printing controls/patient results on a daily basis. Reviewing and logging daily QC temperatures on instruments, refrigerators, and charts
• Performing daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance on instruments and equipment
• Receiving and setting up DSAs for testing
• Ordering laboratory supplies on a timely basis
• Verifying expiration dates to ensure appropriate levels are ready for us
• Checking collection dates on processed DSAs in holding refrigerators and disposing of them in a timely manner
• Assisting laboratory director whenever necessary to ensure laboratory is running smoothly
• Performing cleaning of laboratory areas and equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry
• Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED