Laboratory Technician
About The Position
The Laboratory Technician performs standardized and moderately complex hematological, urinalysis, microbiological, and serological tests in a clinical laboratory, including STAT and routine testing. The role operates test systems, handles and processes specimens, analyzes and reports results, and maintains patient records. The technician follows quality-control, safety, infection-control, and other laboratory policies and procedures; performs and documents scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance; and calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment and instruments. The position also performs CAP proficiency testing, communicates with medical staff and clients to support quality patient care, receives patient reports, supplies reports to doctors and other clinical staff, monitors laboratory supplies, and assists with reordering and inventory. Other related responsibilities may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Certification in phlebotomy.
- Experience working in a medical laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Perform standardized and moderately complex hematological, urinalysis, microbiological, and serological tests in a clinical laboratory.
- Perform STAT and routine testing accurately and promptly.
- Understand and operate test systems proficiently.
- Handle and process specimens, analyze tests, report results, and maintain patient-result records according to laboratory procedures.
- Follow established quality-control policies and procedures and document quality-control performance.
- Perform and document scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance.
- Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment and instrument malfunctions.
- Perform CAP proficiency testing.
- Communicate with medical staff and clients to support quality patient care.
- Monitor laboratory supply levels and assist with reordering and inventorying supplies.
- Comply with applicable safety and infection-control policies and procedures.
- Receive patient reports and supply reports to doctors, APRNs, PAs, and RNs.
- Learn and follow all policies and procedures.
- Perform related responsibilities as required.
Benefits
- Generous and flexible annual leave and sick leave plan.
- Free onsite primary care clinic for employees and their dependents.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance.
- Company-paid continuing education unit (CEU) opportunities.
- Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year.
- Retirement savings through the KRS Pension Plan and 401(k).
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance at 1.5 times annual salary.
- Employee assistance, wellness, perks, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
