What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician Specialist position at Centers Laboratory?
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Technician Specialist to join our team at the Centers Laboratory of New Jersey. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately identifying patients, assembling equipment, prioritizing tasks, selecting the most suitable venipuncture method, providing reassurance to patients, locating veins suitable for puncture, drawing blood samples using proper equipment and techniques, ensuring safe handling and disposal of sharps, needles, and medical waste, following proper test tube order of draw, labeling tubes correctly, using appropriate personal protective equipment, collecting high-quality samples, monitoring patients for reactions and equipment malfunctions, educating patients on aftercare procedures, maintaining a clean and sanitary workspace, and processing COVID-19 tests if trained to do so.
Requirements:
We are seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Technician Specialist to join our team at the Centers Laboratory of New Jersey. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately identifying patients, assembling equipment, prioritizing tasks, selecting the most suitable venipuncture method, providing reassurance to patients, locating veins suitable for puncture, drawing blood samples using proper equipment and techniques, ensuring safe handling and disposal of sharps, needles, and medical waste, following proper test tube order of draw, labeling tubes correctly, using appropriate personal protective equipment, collecting high-quality samples, monitoring patients for reactions and equipment malfunctions, educating patients on aftercare procedures, maintaining a clean and sanitary workspace, and processing COVID-19 tests if trained to do so.
Requirements:
- High school degree or equivalent.
- Phlebotomy Technician certificate preferred, but not required (candidates without certificate must have completed a hospital or major lab training program).
- Understanding of standard blood drawing practices and procedures.
- Minimum 2 years of proven experience as a phlebotomist.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication abilities.
- Able to work flexible schedules, including nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.
- Tight adherence to safety regulations, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques.
- Valid State-issued driver's license with a good driving record.
- Adequate automobile insurance.
- Vehicles in good condition.
