Laboratory Technician - PRN Weekends Magnolia
About The Position
The Laboratory Technician is responsible for day-to-day laboratory operations and patient testing. Duties include testing patient samples and quality-control samples, performing and verifying tests, taking corrective action, conducting proficiency testing and quality-assurance monitoring, resolving technical problems, and monitoring instrument performance. The technician performs laboratory testing ordered by physicians using proper techniques, standards of practice, and approved protocols, and assists with obtaining and performing laboratory tests. The role also involves operating the facility laboratory information system, receiving and sorting samples, disposing of biohazardous materials, preparing reagents, maintaining analyzer and patient-result records, performing routine instrument maintenance, and following personal protective equipment and safety requirements. Technicians are expected to communicate professionally with patients and families, check company email regularly, arrive punctually in approved attire, and comply with employee-health requirements. PRN technicians must provide availability for at least two shifts per month and be available to work one holiday per year. Additional duties within the scope of practice may be assigned by management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or higher education.
- Ability to use a PC.
- Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Follow PPE requirements and safety regulations.
- For PRN work, availability for at least two shifts per month and one holiday per year.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of medical laboratory experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory testing ordered by physicians using proper technique, standards of practice, and approved protocols.
- Assist with obtaining samples and performing laboratory testing.
- Operate the facility laboratory information system (LIS).
- Receive and sort laboratory samples for testing.
- Dispose of biohazardous materials.
- Perform quality-assurance and quality-control testing for required test systems.
- Perform routine instrument maintenance and monitor instrument performance.
- Perform routine and specialized patient-sample testing, including test performance and verification.
- Prepare and organize testing reagents for analyzers.
- Maintain accurate files for analyzer quality-control data and patient results.
- Resolve technical problems and take corrective action as needed.
- Assist with CLIA and Joint Commission laboratory requirements when delegated by the FNM.
- Follow PPE requirements, safety regulations, and employee-health requirements.
- Greet patients and family members courteously and respectfully.
- Check company email regularly and report to the station punctually in approved attire.
- For PRN work, provide availability for at least two shifts per month and be available to work one holiday per year.
- Perform additional duties within the scope of practice as delegated by management.
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Education Level
High school or GED
