Medical Lab Technician

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum associate degree in laboratory or other related degree, and a minimum of 2 years laboratory experience required or a combination of education and experience.
• Preferred minimum 2 years phlebotomy experience.
• Preferred experience with Orchard software, Laboratory Information Systems, and EPIC.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Maintains confidentiality of patients and their medical information.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including English usage, grammar, punctuation, and style.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detailed oriented and excellent records maintenance skills.
• Proactive individual with the ability to be a self-starter with strong independent decision-making skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to make evaluative judgments.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to function well while involved in multiple task assignments.
• Ability to concentrate on details and deal with constant interruption.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Attends and completes in-service training as required.
• Knowledge of HIPPA and other compliance requirements.
• Follow all OSHA Safety rules and regulations and participates in annual safety trainings.
• Ability to emulate ENA's mission, vision, and values.

Essential Functions

Collecting samples of blood and other substances - 25%

Performing lab tests on samples and analyzing results - 25%

Ensuring quality control of samples. Adhering to a laboratory’s standards and policies - 25%

Operating lab equipment, such as microscopes and cell counters. - 25%

Resolve unusual test orders by contacting the physician, nursing personnel, mid-levels, or laboratory personnel; refers unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.

Logging test data into patients’ medical records.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Required travel between sites.
• Hearing, visual acuity, talking.
• Reaching, grabbing, holding – fine motor skills.
• Extended periods in a stationary or standing position.
• Repetitive motion such as entering data into computer-based programs.
• Lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Employee is expected to use appropriate ergonomics and tools such as hand carts for heavier loads.

Work Schedule

Monday- Friday, 8 am to 5 pm with a one-hour lunch.

Work Environment

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. The noise level is usually quiet. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel or crouch and requires full range of body motion, manual and dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

On-Site Presence

In-office presence is an essential function due to the need for real-time collaboration with providers, direct interaction with patients and caregivers, and secure handling of health data in compliance with HIPAA.