Lab Technician

BHG Careers•Knoxville, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for performing laboratory procedures in accordance with current best practice. They will report directly to the lab director to ensure all procedures are accurately processed and any reporting will be provided to the lab director or manager on site.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
First Aid and CPR Certified.
Must be 18 years of age.
Have experience in the CD treatment field and 2-3 years related experience required, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must know and understand the implication of Rule 245G, and Minnesota Statutes, chapter 245A (Human Services Licensing Act-HSLA), sections 260E (Maltreatment of Minors Act MOMA), 626.557 (Vulnerable Act-VAA), and 626.5572 (VAA definitions).
Minimum of one-year continuing freedom from chemical use problems.
On-going training on cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values.
CPR and first aid certified.
Can work independently.
The ability to lift and move objects weighing a minimum of 25 pounds.
Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities.
Computer skills to draft emails, memos, and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in the field of behavioral health.

Responsibilities

Follow established procedures for obtaining and processing biological specimens for analysis in the laboratory.
Learn operating and maintenance procedures for automated analytical equipment and as assigned by the laboratory director and in accordance with established protocol.
Develop the ability to recognize factors and instrumental behavior that affects analytical measurement and result and takes appropriate corrective action in accordance with established protocols.
Recognize equipment malfunctions and failures and takes proper action.
Perform periodic maintenance on laboratory equipment (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly or as needed) and fill all proper paperwork.
Record temperature of refrigerators and freezers.
File all laboratories records and keeps them in accordance with State and CLIA requirements.
Always follow appropriate safety practices in the laboratory.
Paraprofessionals may not admit, transfer, or discharge clients. They may be directed to follow through with the process of implementation of the above by the director or designee.
Attending staff in-services and meeting.
Other duties as assigned.
Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulatory bodies, as well as accrediting agencies.
Complies with all federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements.
Participate in community and public relations activities as assigned.
Responsible for the achievement of assigned specific annual goals and objectives.
Demonstrates the belief that addiction is a brain disease, not a moral failing.
Demonstrates hope, respect, and caring in all interactions with patients and fellow Team Members.
Establishes and maintains positive relationships in the workplace.
Can work independently and under pressure while handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
Makes decisions and uses good judgment with confidential and sensitive issues.
Deals appropriately with others in stressful or other undesirable situations.
Participate in and provide in-service trainings as required by federal, state, local, and accrediting agencies.
Attend conferences, meetings and training programs as directed.
Participate in and/or schedule and attend regular in-service trainings.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.