Lab Tech

Parkersburg Comprehensive Treatment Center • Parkersburg, WV

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Outpatient Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) seeking a Lab Technician. This role is crucial for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results according to laboratory procedures. The primary responsibilities include completing and recording drug screen analyses and assisting with patient flow. The Parkersburg Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, a leading provider of medication-assisted treatment.

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 use. 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED