Laboratory Technician - Float
About The Position
The Laboratory Technician - Float works under general supervision and independently collects, accessions, processes, performs, and reports moderately complex and waived testing according to physician orders and applicable laboratory procedures and regulations. The role supports quality patient care by performing and recording environmental and instrument quality control, maintaining laboratory equipment, and providing high-quality interactions with patients. The technician conducts laboratory tests, collects and processes specimens, operates and maintains testing instruments, troubleshoots problems, uses the laboratory information system for accessioning and reporting, and orders laboratory supplies. Venipuncture is performed on patients of all age groups.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1–3 years of experience as a phlebotomist or laboratory technician in a hospital or medical facility, or as a medical assistant with hospital or medical laboratory testing experience.
- Knowledge of laboratory terminology and equipment.
- Knowledge of moderately complex and waived laboratory testing processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of quality control procedures used to maintain testing integrity.
- Knowledge of safety and infection-control practices.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance related to quality control and competency requirements.
- Good communication and customer-relations skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail when identifying, accessioning, and handling specimens.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with hospital or laboratory information systems.
Responsibilities
- Conduct moderately complex and waived laboratory tests, including dipstick and microscopic urinalysis, wet preps, pregnancy tests, Group A beta streptococcal screening, point-of-care glucose, and rapid hemoglobin or other tests.
- Collect specimens by venipuncture from patients of all age groups, use at least two patient identifiers, and correctly label specimens in front of the patient with the required date and initials.
- Track specimens in the laboratory information system for transfer to the core laboratory, and process and preserve specimens according to procedures or system instructions.
- Maintain instrumentation maintenance records and operate and maintain testing instruments according to procedures and manufacturers’ guidelines.
- Identify instrumentation or testing problems and perform necessary adjustments or maintenance.
- Accession specimens into the laboratory information system using appropriate barcoded labels.
- Report test results in the laboratory information system and maintain required result documentation.
- Order laboratory supplies from Central Supply.
- Perform and record environmental and instrument quality control.
Benefits
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
- Fully paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
- Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
- Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
- Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands, travel, and more.
- Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
- Career advancement pathways and a professional clinical advancement program.
- Shared governance.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, plus free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
- National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
