Laboratory Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree.
• No experience required.
• Proficiency in hematology, chemistry, immunohematology (Blood Bank), POCT, and microscopic urine testing.
• Ability to perform venipuncture and capillary sticks on infants, children, and adults.
• Ability to maintain competency in designated technical areas, including automated and manual testing procedures.
• No travel required.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and perform venipuncture and capillary sticks on infants, children, and adults.
• Perform laboratory tests and procedures according to SOPs in hematology, chemistry, immunohematology (Blood Bank), POCT, and microscopic urine testing.
• Enter patient information and test results into the computer and perform computer functions as needed.
• Assist with bone marrow procedures and other duties as directed by the laboratory supervisor or manager.
• Follow SOPs for checking and reporting critical values and delta checks.
• Follow SOPs for checking and reconciling outstanding tests and draws.
• Maintain competency in designated technical areas, including automated and manual testing procedures.
• Complete an appropriate volume of work within specific time frames and complete work from previous shifts.
• Assist others and provide coverage in assigned areas as available or needed.
• Adjust break and lunch times as needed to support department coverage and patient care.
• Use and inventory reagents and supplies appropriately, including initialing and dating opened reagents.
• Maintain general cleanliness and safety of the work area and address safety hazards.
• Adhere to attendance, punctuality, scheduling, and timekeeping policies.
• Attend annual Code of Conduct training and demonstrate conduct consistent with the organization's stated values.
• Accept responsibility for own actions and offer and accept constructive criticism in a non-defensive manner.
• Adapt to changes in workflow and work effectively under stressful situations.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off and paid family leave.
• Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.