Lab Support Technician (20 hrs/wk) (10am- 8:30pm, Tues/Thur)

About the role

The Laboratory Support Technician (LST) provides quality customer-oriented laboratory services including specimen procurement, processing, and related specialized procedures. They also serve as a resource for less experienced technicians, providing training and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Understands and processes specimens according to study protocols.
• Prepares workstations with essential supplies for smooth specimen processing.
• Verifies and labels specimens according to laboratory policies.
• Distributes specimens to appropriate lab sections within specific timeframes.
• Centrifuges and aliquots specimens, following all special handling instructions.
• Processes, prepares, and stores specimens for send-out to reference laboratories.
• Monitors and records daily temperatures, performing scheduled maintenance of equipment.
• Communicates and cooperates to improve patient services and the quality of each patient’s experience.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills with staff members and phone customers.
• Establishes positive, professional relationships with coworkers and managers.
• Delivers reports in a timely manner, respecting and following BMC's rules of confidentiality.
• Answers the telephone according to department policy and procedure.
• Completes all appropriate logs for documentation and troubleshooting, communicating to supervisor.
• Incorporates Medical Center Values into all undertakings.
• Manages time appropriately and meets BMC standards for attendance and punctuality.
• Helps coworkers on different benches as needed.
• Documents activities related to Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Aids in the pickup and delivery of specimens.
• Attends department meetings or reviews minutes and documents the review.
• Performs special procedures as requested by supervisors, assistants, and specialists.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
• Utilizes technical training and acquires in-depth knowledge of the Sunquest LIS and its functions.
• Performs Sunquest order/entry, inquiry, crediting, and other basic LIS functions.
• Performs patient registration functions, including information updates.
• Ensures current information in the specimen order or comment.
• Affords assistance in training new lab support technicians and students.
• Commits to self-development by attending one BMC training session per year.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• One year of Phlebotomy, EKG, and/or specimen processing experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy Certification (ASCP) preferred.

Qualifications

• Works in a clinical laboratory where there is some exposure to unpleasant odors, hazardous materials, toxins, and infectious specimens.
• Requires frequent walking and standing, and regular visual strain while closely examining specimens.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Time management and punctuality.
• Ability to follow protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of Sunquest LIS and its functions.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary range of $20.12- $26.02, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Pay

$20.12- $26.02

Schedule

Full Time (5:00pm - 1:30am; Rotating Weekends and Holidays)