LAB TECHNICIAN (EVERGREEN, AL)

JOB SUMMARY: The Lab Technician under the supervision of the Clinical Laboratory Technical Supervisor will coordinate and perform multifaceted administrative, clinical, and clerical functions. The incumbent maintains a pleasant, courteous, and cooperative manner with patients, visitors, and the Center's personnel. This position is responsible for maintaining a comprehensive inventory of clerical and clinical supplies to ensure efficient and effective operations.

LABORATORY:

1. Make sure all lab results are in the electronic medical records.

2. Perform routine lab procedures such as but not limited to HbA1c, Urine, Strep A, Glucose, Urine Dip, Urine HCG, PT/INR, etc.

3. Perform phlebotomy on children, adults, and older population.

4. Perform and documents quality controls/quality assurance.

5. Monitor inventory levels and reorder supplies as needed.

6. Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.

7. Responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results.

8. Notify provider of pertinent results.

9. Maintain proper records and ensure that results are available in a timely manner.

10. Assist in reconciling initial training, bi-annual training, annual training, follow-up training and competencies in according with CLIA regulations or based on PI, QA, or operation finding.

11. May fill-in at other site locations for other lab personnel when necessary.

12. Maintain CEU’s as required by the laboratory field. Participate in in-house training sessions.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. As the lab technician, you will work with multiple providers, centers, and senior staffing to process samples, perform tests, record and analyze results and challenges.

2. Answer telephone and give information to callers, screen calls and route calls to the appropriate destination in a courteous, professional and efficient manner. Obtain and record caller's name, time of call, nature of the business, and person called upon.

3. May assist providers and clients with reconciling billing information deficiencies.

4. Able to express interpersonal teaching skills with excellent verbal and written communication.

5. Assist in laboratory equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

7. Assist in ensuring proficiency testing is ordered, performed and documented according to regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school graduate, GED equivalent or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Graduate of an approved Phlebotomy Program or Associate’s Degree. Certified or Registered preferred with one (1) or more year laboratory or an equivalent combination of training, education, and work experience relative to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Requires knowledge of the field of assignment sufficient to perform thoroughly and accurately the full scope of responsibility as illustrated by example in the above job description. Possess strong human relations skills to deal effectively with patients/visitors in person or via telephone. Possess knowledge of personal computers, keyboarding, and basic software packages such as Microsoft Office and Windows. Must have keyboard experience and have a knowledge of electronic medical records. Possess a higher level of proficiency in the operation of lab equipment. Ability to use the multi-line telephone, copier, adding machine, fax machine, and other office equipment.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: CPR certification. Phlebotomy Certification or national MLT certification.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $19.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Laboratory procedures: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Preferred)
• MLT Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Evergreen, AL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $20