Lab Technician I

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Performs routine testing in the medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Salary begins at $20.05 + per hour depending on experience.

Essential Functions of the Job: [Other duties may be assigned.]

• Interprets provider's orders and secures a requisition before performing tests.

• Obtains the correct amount and type of specimen.

• Draws blood from patient's finger, or hand/arm vein, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.

• Conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid, under supervision of medical technologist.

• Conducts blood tests for routine health screening.

• Completes appropriate collection, routing, handling, and processing of various medical specimens.

• Performs tests in an accurate and timely manner.

• Informs providers of lab results.

• Documents all requests and results of lab work accurately.

• Works with the EMR to record and report all patient results

• Recognizes abnormalities and notifies providers immediately.

• Performs daily quality control and cleaning procedures per guidelines.

• Orders and stocks supplies as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements / Required Credentials, Certification, Licensure:

Laboratory Tech I: Certificate from college or technical school; or three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Current CPR certification required.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 24 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical and dental insurance

• Employer paid group term life and disability

• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Leave Bank

• 403(b) with a 4% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Vision Insurance

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Tuition reimbursement

• Health and Wellness reimbursement program

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Partner of HRSA/NHSC loan repayment program

Our Mission is to respond to the healthcare needs of our communities with an integrated array of quality services and actively remove barriers to wellness.

NorthLakes Community Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.