Laboratory Technician
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Overview
Job Description
Pay Range:$25.00 - $30.04
Responsible for onsite daily operations of moderate complexity laboratories and performs a wide range of waived and moderate complexity testing. This position is critical in meeting accreditation and regulatory requirements and helping provide high quality laboratory services to internal and external customers.
SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.
Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it's a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
Note
- This position is needed to provide laboratory coverage at both Vintage Park and ELMC labs.
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
Performs phlebotomy on all age groups. Performs all the necessary steps in processing specimens which includes labeling, centrifugation, testing, storage, and sending out specimens to reference laboratory.
Assures all maintenance is performed and meets established laboratory and accreditation guidelines. Ensures QC performed when required and takes corrective action if needed. Performs daily QA review to ensure that other testing staff is meeting established laboratory and accreditation guidelines.
Performs administrative work associated with lab processes, this includes but is not limited to maintaining patient and laboratory records, providing coding with laboratory information to code visit, performs annual laboratory competency training for the nursing staff per established laboratory and accreditation guidelines if CLIA eligible.
Inventories and orders departmental supplies to facilitate uninterrupted operation of the laboratory.
Other duties as assigned.
Other Comments
- Work involves potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
Additional Details:
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
HS Diploma or GED.
Associate's degree in a medical field preferred.
No experience required with degree.
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
Experience Required
2 years' experience working in medical setting.
Successful completion of a 2-week, in-house laboratory training program is required post-hire for continued employment.
Knowledge of
Basic laboratory principles.
Patient confidentiality issues.
Established laboratory policies and procedures.
Skills in
Phlebotomy with all age groups.
Analysis and problem solving.
Oral and written communication.
Ability to
Multitask.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Perform work with minimal number of errors.
Lift approximately 30 pounds.
Position Information:
Work Shift:OT 10/40
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