Laboratory Technician - Float
About The Position
The Laboratory Technician performs a wide variety of duties with an emphasis on quality of care, customer service, and a patient-centered approach. The role floats between Evergreen Health’s four Buffalo-area clinics and works Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The technician handles laboratory specimens using appropriate blood and body fluid precautions, collects blood from patients of all ages, and follows established protocols for specimen collection, labeling, processing, preparation, storage, and shipment. The position also supports laboratory and diagnostic testing requested by ordering providers and maintains exam rooms and equipment in accordance with clinic policy and infection-control standards. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and current BLS/CPR certification. CMA (AAMA) certification is preferred. Prior healthcare and Medent EMR experience are preferred but not required. Awareness of and sensitivity to issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Awareness of and sensitivity to issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations.
Nice To Haves
- CMA (AAMA) certification.
- Prior healthcare experience.
- Prior experience with the Medent EMR.
Responsibilities
- Handle laboratory specimens using appropriate blood and body fluid precautions.
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection on patients of all ages.
- Collect, label, process, and prepare laboratory specimens according to established protocols.
- Verify patient identity using approved identification procedures.
- Ensure specimens are properly stored and handled prior to shipment.
- Process specimens using centrifuges and other laboratory equipment as appropriate.
- Facilitate laboratory and diagnostic tests at the request of the ordering provider.
- Maintain exam rooms according to clinic policy and sanitize rooms and equipment between patients to meet infection-control standards.
Benefits
- Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans to choose from.
- Dental and vision coverage at no cost to the employee.
- Paid time off package equaling up to four weeks in the first year.
- 403(b) with a generous company match.
- Paid parking or monthly metro pass.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Paid lunch breaks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
