Lab Technician - This posting is open exclusively to current AL DOC incumbent employees.

NaphCare • Montgomery, AL

14h • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Lab Technician to join their team of medical professionals at the Kilby Correctional Facility in Mt. Meigs, Alabama. In this role, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide emergency medical care to incarcerated individuals. The position operates within a controlled environment where security is a top priority, offering a variety of engaging duties. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference for a diverse patient population with complex medical needs.

Requirements

• Must possess an active BLS/CPR Certification
• Comply with continuing education requirements for respective position and be mindful of any NCCHC Standards related to continuing education.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Nice To Haves

• AHA preferred for BLS/CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine blood drawing procedures to include venipuncture, techniques using standing equipment to include vacutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes, and butterfly needles.
• Prepare, process, label, and store all patient specimens and samples according to departmental and company procedures, using standard techniques and equipment, for subsequent analysis by clinical laboratory staff.
• Use all functions and applications of TechCare™ relevant to the position with no supervision.
• Communicate effectively with clients, peers, and employees at all levels within the organization.
• Maintain clear lines of communication throughout issue-resolution processes
• Demonstrate personal performance based on professional practice standards, relevant statutes, rules and regulations and organizational criteria.
• Utilize standard procedures for the maintenance of positive patient identification and record all appropriate collection information on proper requisitions.
• Maintain inventory, stock, re-order, and replace laboratory supplies as necessary.
• Ensure that all equipment related to laboratory services is properly maintained and functioning.
• Maintain all records for maintenance of equipment related to laboratory services, including, but not limited to, disinfections, repairs, and safety checks.

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees