Medical Laboratory Technician - Atrium Health Levine Children's Pediatric Blakeney FT
About The Position
This is a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician position at Atrium Health Levine Children's Pediatric Blakeney. The role involves maintaining laboratory manuals, adhering to regulations, managing workload, preparing specimens, operating and maintaining equipment, preparing reagents, calculating and reporting test results, and performing phlebotomy. The technician will work in an environment with healthcare teammates and potential biohazardous, chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards. The position requires frequent physical activity including walking, sitting, bending, and standing, as well as lifting up to 25 pounds. Visual acuity and normal color perception are necessary.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Completion of a program for Clinical Lab Assistants or Medical Lab Technicians required.
- Certification by a nationally recognized agency/board or equivalent experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Laboratory experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintains up-to-date laboratory manuals and is familiar with regulations of inspecting bodies and helps with their implementation.
- Completes assigned workload within established turnaround times by organizing the work according to test ordering status.
- Assesses the urgency of a test and uses this assessment to select the order in which the tasks are performed.
- Prepares specimens for testing, verifies patient identification on samples and test requisitions before testing, applies rules of specimen rejection, and arranges for recollection when necessary.
- Uses and maintains equipment and instruments used in test performance.
- Performs and documents maintenance and quality control.
- Prepares reagents as required for test performance.
- Calculates, reports and maintains records of test results.
- Reviews test results and immediately notifies, and documents notification of all critical values, the physician or nurse/PCA.
- Performs phlebotomy and finger sticks as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
