Medical Lab Technician

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine tests in various sections of the medical laboratory, including Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Microbiology, and Urinalysis.
• Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries from doctors, hospital staff, and other callers.
• Interpret physician orders and obtain requisitions before conducting tests.
• Verify patient identity using two identifiers.
• Collect and process specimens while maintaining patient comfort.
• Label and date specimens for analysis.
• Evaluate specimen quality and quantity.
• Prepare specimens for testing and deliver them to the correct work area.
• Conduct blood draws from patients' fingers, veins, or arteries while observing aseptic principles.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses on body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid.
• Carry out blood counts.
• Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes.
• Process medical specimens, including blood, stool, sputum, throat cultures, and water samples.
• Notify healthcare providers of lab results and critical values.
• Document all lab requests and results accurately.
• Recognize abnormalities and promptly notify healthcare providers.
• Perform daily and monthly quality control, maintenance, and cleaning procedures according to guidelines.
• Order and restock supplies as needed.
• Receive shipments of supplies and verify their contents against invoices.
• Collect drug screens with chain-of-custody documentation (DOT and non-DOT).
• Perform Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) and complete associated chain-of-custody documents.
• Collect paternity tests and complete associated chain-of-custody documentation.
• Conduct EKGs.
• Perform therapeutic phlebotomy when necessary.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of an associate's degree from a recognized institution or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two to four years of related experience or training may be considered in lieu of formal education.

About Our Organization:

We strive to deliver compassionate healthcare services. Our vision is to become the first choice for residents and visitors of the Salmon/Lemhi Valleys and surrounding areas. We value Service, Pride, Integrity, Respect, Involvement in the community, and Teamwork.