Lab Technician

Degree from an accredited 4-year or 2-year college and completion of an accredited Medical Technology Program or Medical Laboratory Technician program. Must be currently registered or eligible for registration as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP preferred). If eligible for registration, must pass the exam within the first year of employment. Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Draws blood, processes specimens, and reports test results to ordering physician or other care provider.
• Prepares samples for analysis.
• Monitors procedures and tests in the lab, maintains lab equipment, and troubleshoots as necessary.
• Analyzes patient specimens for ABO/Rh, antibody screening, and crossmatching of compatible donor blood in the transfusion service.
• Cleans and maintains laboratory facility.
• Communicates clearly with attention to detail.

Requirements

• Two years of previous phlebotomy experience on patients ranging in age from neonate to geriatric.
• Analytical specimen processing experience in a hospital clinical laboratory setting.
• Flexibility in work arrangements, including performing the same task for extended periods or different tasks on the same day.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other people at the laboratory bench.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software, computer typing skills, and Epic LIS preferred.
• Ability to work unsupervised during callback times or other assigned hours.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.