Lab Technician Assistant- Ironton FHC

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Ironton, OH

About The Position

The Lab Technician Assistant works under the supervision of the Family Health Center Manager and/or Office Supervisor. The role primarily involves performing venipunctures and other specimen collections for laboratory testing, performing and processing electrocardiograms, conducting non-complex diagnostic testing under the supervision of the Lab Manager, and preparing specimens for transport. The position also performs other duties as assigned. The assistant collects and processes specimens from adults and children, performs routine laboratory and clerical tasks, maintains work areas and supplies, and supports patient care through effective communication and professional conduct. The role includes responding to changing workloads and crises, participating in the training and orientation of new employees and students, and contributing to personal goal development.

Requirements

High school diploma or successful completion of an equivalent high school examination.
Basic chemistry and biology are preferred.
Phlebotomy certification is preferred.
BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Three to six months of laboratory experience is preferred.
Previous phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Basic chemistry and biology.
Phlebotomy certification.
Three to six months of laboratory experience.
Previous phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

Identify self and department, explain procedures to patients, and verify patient identification.
Perform phlebotomies, including venipunctures and fingersticks, and collect heelsticks from children and infants.
Follow safety and infection-control policies when performing procedures.
Label, date, process, centrifuge, and, when appropriate, aliquot specimens.
Process microbiology specimens as required.
Run collection lists and prepare laboratory pending work and specimens for transport to other sections and reference laboratories.
Perform and process electrocardiograms.
Clean and stock the work area as needed.
Prepare and label simple solutions for diagnostic testing.
Perform clerical and computer functions as needed.
Obtain accurate patient demographic and insurance information and obtain signed consent for treatment.
Perform quick registration in the Laboratory Computer System.
Order laboratory and phlebotomy supplies as needed.
Perform non-complex physiochemical analysis and occult blood testing on biological specimens.
Perform and document quality control and daily instrument maintenance.
Communicate physician office needs to the laboratory management team.
Participate in training and orientation of new employees and students.
Operate wheelchairs, carts, and beds, and transport patients.
Demonstrate supportive, professional behavior and effective communication with healthcare team members, patients, and families.
Adapt to changing workloads, solve problems rapidly, and set priorities.
Respond calmly and efficiently to crises and direct others concisely.
Participate in developing personal goals.

Benefits

Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis.
Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility.
Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension).
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Earned Wage Access.
Paid Time Off bank with three annual sick days.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Tuition and certification assistance.
Discounted or free gym membership through Club LC.
Employee discount and payroll deduction programs.