Laboratory Technician Senior: Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women #00697
About The Position
This position provides laboratory support in the Medical Department at a Major Correctional Center. Primarily performs various lab tests, such as blood counts, sodium and potassium analysis, serum chemistries, urinalysis, and a number of other procedures. Performs control-value testing on equipment, updates charts and records, schedules appointments, and maintains documentation in appropriate logs and files. Provides orientation to medical staff and inmates, and maintains adequate and appropriate lab supplies. Assists in the Medical Unit supporting others as needed. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Phlebotomy skills to include venipuncture
- Knowledge of microbiology and laboratory science
- Ability to operate and maintain various point-of-care equipment
- Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of record keeping
- Skilled in recording and reporting test results
- Demonstrated ability to operate standard laboratory equipment
- Demonstrated skill and proficiency in the use of computers and related hardware, applications, and software to include the Internet and Microsoft Office or similar office productivity software, and automated databases
- Ability to accurately assess situations.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize assignments
- Ability to follow established laboratory procedures and manage/meet all deadlines
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a Corrections or Law enforcement environment
Responsibilities
- Performs various lab tests, such as blood counts, sodium and potassium analysis, serum chemistries, urinalysis, and a number of other procedures.
- Performs control-value testing on equipment.
- Updates charts and records.
- Schedules appointments.
- Maintains documentation in appropriate logs and files.
- Provides orientation to medical staff and inmates.
- Maintains adequate and appropriate lab supplies.
- Assists in the Medical Unit supporting others as needed.
- Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
