Lab Technician - Full-Time

Utah Navajo Health System•Blanding, UT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to work in our Community Health Center in Southeastern Utah. Our clinic is a dynamic place to work, practice, and grow. We have 4 primary care health centers and deliver integrated services including behavioral health, Pharmacy, Dental, specialty referrals, chronic disease management, health education, and much, much more. UNHS will be hiring 1 Full-time position.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Two years’ experience as a lab technician.
Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records and Lab Interface systems is a must.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
Must obtain and maintain First Aid/CRP certification

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Medical Lab Technology
Proof of immunization prior to their employment with UNHS or during their employment, including but not limited to: MMR, Hepatitis B, up-to-date PPD skin testing, Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap), Varicella titers, Influenza vaccine for the current year, COVID-19 vaccine, and any other vaccinations as requested.

Responsibilities

Ability to work and communicate with all staff associated with the laboratory this includes: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nursing staff, and also other reference laboratory staff to ensure that all patient lab work is received and results are communicated in an effective manner.
Obtains lab specimens as according to UNHS protocol ensuring that the correct samples and quantity are collected. All while ensuring that proper PPE and asepsis are used.
Conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis of body fluids such as blood and urine under the supervision of UNHS medical technologist. This also includes but is not limited to performing daily quality control and cleaning guidelines to ensure that equipment is functioning properly and effectively.
Complete appropriate routing, handling, processing, and documenting of various lab specimens to ensure that all lab requests completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Performs proficiency testing as required to maintain COLA/CLIA Licensure.
Work with all providers, nurses, and fellow lab staff in an effective and courteous manner.
Obtain lab specimens as ordered and in the correct container and ensure that these specimens are handled and cared for as needed to ensure that the results that are received are correct and accurate.
Complete all quality control items within the UNHS lab to ensure that all lab equipment is functioning properly. This is to ensure that lab equipment results are accurate. Any items that are not functions properly will be reported to the Lab Lead and all items will be completed and documented as per lab policy and manufactures recommendations.
Ensure that all lab specimens are collected and sent as per the reference laboratory requirements. All specimens that are sent from UNHS labs will be sent as per requirements. This includes but is not limited to frozen, light sensitivity precautions, and refrigerated.
Complete all assigned proficiency and competencies in a timely manner.
Any items not functioning should be reported to the Lab Lead.