Lab Technician

WellNow • Town of Amherst, NY

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About The Position

At WellNow Urgent Care, the Lab Technician supports quality healthcare for Urgent Care patients and Occupational Health clients. The position performs routine and complex molecular testing, reviews test results, helps resolve technical problems, and maintains laboratory records and procedures in accordance with laboratory policies and applicable state and federal regulations. The technician also assists with developing and implementing procedures, coordinates laboratory communications, protects patient confidentiality, and participates in educational activities.

Requirements

• Meet applicable CLIA qualifications through one of the stated education pathways: a doctoral, master’s, or bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, or Physics; an associate’s degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science or medical lab technology; or the stated educational equivalent to an associate’s degree.
• For the educational-equivalent pathway, have at least 60 semester hours including either 24 semester hours of medical lab technology, or 24 hours of science comprising 6 hours of chemistry, 6 hours of biology, and 12 hours of chemistry, biology, or medical technology in any combination.
• For high-complexity testing, complete 3 months of training in each specialty in which testing is performed.
• Have 1–2 years of experience in a molecular CLIA-licensed clinical laboratory.
• Read and comprehend English and follow instructions.
• Have good communication and critical-thinking skills.
• Understand statistics.
• Think creatively under pressure and handle high stress levels, changing environments, and possible irregular work hours.
• Recognize potential workplace exposure to bloodborne pathogens and/or hazardous chemicals and follow safety protocols in the event of exposure or a spill.
• Demonstrate competency in all required diagnostic tests and other assigned areas within 3 months of hire.
• Be able to climb stairs, lift 35 pounds, sit or stand for long periods, and walk and bend down.
• Have visual and auditory acuity and good eye-hand coordination.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Technologist board certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently and accurately perform routine and complex molecular testing, including DNA/RNA extraction and PCR.
• Review preliminary and final test results.
• Assist in resolving technical problems in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.
• Record, compile, and maintain records according to laboratory policies to help ensure state and federal regulations are upheld for reagents, procedures, and equipment used in testing.
• Assist in developing, evaluating, and implementing new procedures and protocols.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Coordinate daily laboratory communications with physicians and other parties.
• Participate in educational activities.
• Perform other related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed