Lab Technician

Epiphany Business Services, LLC•Waco, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Epiphany Dermatology, headquartered in Austin, TX, is a fast-growing dermatology services company dedicated to improving access to dermatology services and providing exceptional patient care. The company has expanded from a single site in 2015 to over 100 clinics nationwide and aims to increase its reach further in the next four to five years. Epiphany Dermatology values its employees as the key to its success and offers a range of benefits, perks, and opportunities for growth, viewing employment as a career opportunity. The Lab Technician role is instrumental in supporting lab operations and assisting the Lab Manager, functioning as a collaborative member of the healthcare team.

Requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work with an Electronic Health Record and other related E-Systems.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks, following through to completion.
Identifies self-learning needs related to job description and seeks out appropriate resources to meet learning needs.
Maintains regular, reliable and on-site attendance as scheduled by your supervisor.
Maintains positive relationships with patients/families, peers, vendors and other team members.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Prior anatomic pathology laboratory experience preferred, but not required.
An associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of training and education.
Ideally 60 semester credit hours from an accredited institution that include: 6 semester credit hours of chemistry, 6 semester credit hours of biology, and 12 semester credit hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.

Nice To Haves

Prior anatomic pathology laboratory experience.
An associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of training and education.
Ideally 60 semester credit hours from an accredited institution that include: 6 semester credit hours of chemistry, 6 semester credit hours of biology, and 12 semester credit hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory tasks related to receiving, organizing, and preparing patient tissue samples for macroscopic evaluation by the Grossing Technician, including confirming patient identity, accessioning specimens, and preparing and labeling specimen blocks.
Assist with entering information provided by the Grossing Technician into the patient’s electronic medical record.
Perform laboratory tasks related to receiving, organizing, and preparing patient tissue samples for microscopic evaluation by the Dermatopathologist, including correctly labeling completed slides and slide packaging.
Assist with laboratory send-outs, including slide and block requests.
Perform general lab maintenance, including slide and block organization and storage.
Maintain CLIA required records and documentation.
Assist with completing and maintaining all compliance-related paperwork, including temperature and humidity information, chemical reagent log sheets, patient information logs, and quality assurance forms.
Adhere to all safety protocols.
Provide excellent customer service by greeting patients and visitors competently and courteously, answering or referring inquiries.
Accurately and timely complete documentation using both Electronic Medical Record and any required paper documentation, ensuring patient confidentiality.
Ensure that blood/body fluids, biohazard materials, needle containers, and potentially infectious waste are appropriately disposed of according to infection control guidelines.
Monitor expiration dates and take action accordingly.
Recognize usage trends affecting unit supplies and make recommendations for adjustments.
Participate in staff meetings and workgroups by providing constructive input for practice improvements and solutions.
Perform other duties as assigned.