Laboratory Technician

About the role

The Laboratory Technician performs a variety of specimen processing and clerical tasks for the laboratory service in support of Cross Road Medical Center or Interior Alaska Medical Clinic. The role involves providing phlebotomy services, processing specimens for testing or referral, performing laboratory tests under supervision, maintaining and troubleshooting analytical equipment, and ensuring quality control. Weekend coverage is required as needed.

Works collaboratively with patients, caregivers, and the CRHM Healthcare Team to deliver coordinated, high-quality care. Provides guidance, support, and education to team members to ensure effective primary care for patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support for laboratory staff, including processing incoming and outgoing lab reports, maintaining filing systems, and completing end-of-month statistical reports.
• Performs patient specimen testing, evaluates specimen suitability, and notifies supervisors of rejected specimens following policies and procedures.
• Processes specimens for all laboratory sections, including send-out specimens, and documents them in the laboratory information system or Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Enters and verifies test results.
• Demonstrates proficiency in newborn/infant heel-sticks, child and adult finger-sticks, and venipuncture for all age groups.
• Performs a full range of clinical laboratory tests and examinations under the guidance of the Lead Technician.
• Performs scheduled maintenance on instruments, conducts quality control, and reports problems or corrective actions to supervisors.
• Monitors, maintains, orders, and stocks laboratory supplies.